Guest guest Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I had a barium study on 5/16/11 and there was an improvement over last year 2/10. I had the dilatation done on 4/22/10. I have not had any surgery nor prior dilatations. My report states: " ...narrowing of the distal esophagus just above the gastroesophageal junction with some distention of the esophagus proximal to this. Both of these findigs have improved when compared to the previous exam. Currently, the area of narrowing measures a maximum of 1.2 cm - on the previous exam it measured 5mm. Distention of the E above this area has also decreased. Some barium persistently remains in the esophagus above this area. .... There is a poor motility within the E with tertiary contractions. Proximal Esophagus appears normal. Impression: increase in the diameter of the area of narrowing in the distal esophagus with decrease of esophagel distention. " I think that this ia a very positive report and attribute the Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)treatments (herbs, acupuncture, diet) to these positive results. I have not talked to my MD about the report yet, but in his comments with the report he said that the food is probably staying in the E since the barium stayed in there. I don't get food coming back up, and I can eat almost anything, but I try not to eat too much raw and stay low on the spices. Also, I have had other alternative treatments in addition to the TCM which have helped. Your comments are welcome. Eva in Chicagoland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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