your primary diagnosis is esophageal candidiasis and antral gastritis. these are medical conditions and managed with medical treatment only. although treatment for esophageal candidiasis lasts little long duration. the esophageal manometry test is not required for these conditions and neither for gerd. the esophageal manometry test is to confirm esophageal motility disorder in which esophageal dilatation is common. also these disorders have a common presentation like you difficulty in swallowing. in contrast to the above mentioned conditions achalasia is a surgical condition and requires surgery. yes you require manometry test in suspicion of dilated esophagus. but do this test after completion of treatment for esophageal candidiasis for at least after 15 to 20 days. investigations to be done:upper gi endoscopy and esophageal manometry. probable diagnosis:1. achalasia cardia. 2. esophageal dysmotility syndrome. regarding follow up:for further information consult a medical gastroenterologist online. ---> <link>
am i suffering from achalasia or gerd?