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achalasia - Definition:
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Achalasia : A disease of the esophagus caused by the abnormal function of nerves and muscles of the esophagus that makes swallowing difficult. There may sometimes be chest pain. Regurgitation of undigested food can occur, as can coughing or breathing problems due to entry of food into the lungs. The underlying problems are weakness of the lower portion of the esophagus and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to open and allow passage of food. Achalasia may occur at any age but is predomina
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About achalasia
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A disease of the esophagus caused by the abnormal function of nerves and muscles of the esophagus that makes swallowing difficult. There may sometimes be chest pain. Regurgitation of undigested food can occur, as can coughing or breathing problems due to entry of food into the lungs. The underlying problems are weakness of the lower portion of the esophagus and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to open and allow passage of food. Achalasia may occur at any age but is predominantly a disea
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Causes of achalasia
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Causes A muscular ring at the point where the esophagus and stomach come together (lower esophageal sphincter) normally relaxes during swallowing. In people with achalasia, this muscle ring does not relax as well. The reason for this problem is damage to the nerves of the esophagus. Cancer of the esophagus or upper stomach and a parasite infection that causes Chagas disease may have symptoms like those of achalasia. Achalasia is a rare disorder. It may occur at any age, but is most common in mi
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Symptoms of achalasia
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Symptoms Backflow (regurgitation) of food; Chest pain , which may increase after eating or may be felt in the back, neck, and arms; Cough; Difficulty swallowing liquids and solids; Heartburn ; Unintentional weight loss;
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achalasia - Conventional Treatments
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Treatment The approach to treatment is to reduce the pressure at the lower esophageal sphincter. Therapy may involve: Injection with botulinum toxin (Botox). This may help relax the sphincter muscles, but any benefit wears off within a matter of weeks or months. Medications, such as long-acting nitrates or calcium channel blockers, which can be used to relax the lower esophagus sphincter; Surgery (called an esophagomyotomy), which may be needed to decrease the pressure in the lower sphincter; W
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Further Reading on achalasia
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Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) - Overview (
WebMD
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What is difficulty swallowing ( dysphagia )? Difficulty swallowing is also called dysphagia . It is usually a sign of a problem with ...Certain problems with your nervous system, such as achalasia ,
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Esophageal Spasm - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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What is esophageal spasm ? Esophageal spasms are irregular , uncoordinated , and sometimes powerful contractions of the esophagus , the ...such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or achalasia , a...
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