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After two years of suffering, Mumbai man with rare swallowing disorder finds relief
Updated On: 05 December, 2024 04:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Suhas R. Mungaker, a 61-year-old Mumbaikar used to experience hiccups while eating which he initially dismissed as something everyone goes through. As time passed, he started to feel a sensation of gagging and the impression that food was getting stuck in his throat

Suhas R. Mungaker was suffering from the rare swallowing disorder Achalasia. Photo Courtesy: Gleneagles Hospital
In a remarkable achievement, a team led by Dr Megraj Ingle in Mumbai, has successfully treated a 61-year-old man suffering from a rare and complex swallowing disorder, Achalasia.
The patient, who had been struggling with severe difficulty swallowing for two years, found relief through an innovative treatment approach. This successful treatment not only brought immense relief to the patient but also improved his overall health.
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