Cardial Incontinence - Cardias Incontinent

, characterized by a malfunction of the cardia, a sort of valve that regulates the passage of food from the esophagus to the stomach, preventing it from going back.

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This problem recognizes various pathological causes. In any case, the cardia is no longer able to contract sufficiently to avoid the ascent of the gastric acid contents towards the esophagus. Cardial incontinence manifests itself with a characteristic symptomatology, represented by retrosternal burning, persistent cough, regurgitation, chest pain and salivation excessive.

Diagnosis is defined by radiographic studies with barium and esophageal manometry.

Treatment varies according to the extent of cardial incontinence, but surgery is generally the definitive solution.

, ie a burning sensation in the chest caused by irritation of the esophageal wall.