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Achalasia is a disorder of the the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (esophagus), which affects the ability of the esophagus to move food toward the stomach |
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Symptoms
Backflow (regurgitation) of food; Chest pain which may increase after eating or may radiate to the back, neck, and ar...
Causes
The main problem in achalasia is a failure of the a muscular ring where the esophagus and stomach come together (lowe...
Tests
Physical examination may show signs of anemia. Tests include: Esophageal manometry; Upper GI x-ray.
Treatments
The approach to treatment is to reduce the pressure at the lower esophageal sphincter. Therapy may involve: Injection...
Complications
Backflow (regurgitation) of food; Chest pain which may increase after eating or may radiate to the back, neck, and ar...
Prevention
Many of the causes of achalasia are not preventable. However, treatment of the disorder may help to prevent complicat...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have difficulty swallowing or painful swallowing, or if your symptoms continue ...
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