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An Interesting Case of Achalasia Cardia with Co-Existing Coronavirus 19 Infection

Rishabh Gupta, Gaurav Mishra, Rajasbala Dhande

2021Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International26 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

With this case report, we emphasize the unique fact that chest pain and discomfort in COVID-19 infected patient can be due to other causes and it should not be overlooked. The SARS-CoV-2 is a novel strain of coronavirus, the homo-sapiens have recently been attacked in a large number.
 Common clinical symptoms of COVID-19 patients infected include high grade fever, weakness, dry cough, breathlessness and chest pain with discomfort.
 We are presenting a case report of covid-19 infected patient having chief complaints of chest pain and discomfort. The patient was evaluated using computed tomography imaging and- Achalasia cardia was diagnosed and needful was done. It should be noted that multiple conditions can co-exist along with COVID-19 infection for which proper and complete evaluation needs to be done keeping other possibilities in mind.

Topics & Concepts

AchalasiaMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Chest painWeaknessSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)CoronavirusComputed tomographyPandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakRadiologySurgeryInternal medicineVirologyEsophagusInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseOutbreakPericarditis and Cardiac TamponadeAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesRespiratory and Cough-Related Research
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