- Achalasia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Achalasia is a swallowing condition that affects the tube connecting the mouth and the stomach, called the esophagus Damaged nerves make it hard for the muscles of the esophagus to squeeze food and liquid into the stomach
- Achalasia (Cardiospasm): Symptoms, Causes, Types, Treatments
Achalasia (cardiospasm) is a rare condition that happens when food and liquid doesn’t move through your esophagus to your stomach Achalasia symptoms include trouble swallowing, heartburn and chest pain
- Achalasia - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Achalasia is a rare swallowing disorder that affects the esophagus (the tube between the throat and the stomach) In people with achalasia, the esophagus muscles do not contract properly and do not help propel food down toward the stomach
- Achalasia (Esophagus Disorder): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - WebMD
Achalasia occurs when your lower esophageal sphincter doesn't work properly Symptoms include trouble swallowing, heartburn and chest pain Learn more about the causes and treatments
- Achalasia - Gastrointestinal Disorders - Merck Manual Professional Edition
Achalasia is a neurogenic esophageal motility disorder characterized by impaired esophageal peristalsis and a lack of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation during swallowing Symptoms are slowly progressive dysphagia, usually to both liquids and solids, and regurgitation of undigested food
- Achalasia Causes, Symptoms, Diet Treatment - MedicineNet
Achalasia makes it difficult to swallow, can cause chest pain, and may lead to regurgitation Learn about achalasia causes, symptoms, surgery, and treatment
- Achalasia: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus or food pipe Achalasia makes it harder for the esophagus to move food into the stomach
- Patient education: Achalasia (Beyond the Basics) - UpToDate
Achalasia is an uncommon swallowing disorder that affects about 1 in every 100,000 people The major symptom of achalasia is usually difficulty with swallowing
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