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Health Encyclopedia: Achalasia

Alternative Names

Esophageal achalasia

Prevention

Many of the causes of achalasia are not preventable. However, treatment of the disorder may help to prevent complications.

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Expert & Community Posts

Dr. Eisner Anwers your GERD Questions: Is Nexium safe for kids?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...pill-induced esophagitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, achalasia, as well as non-gastrointestinal... Read more »

Nexium extinguished my heartburn, but do I still have acid reflux?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...your symptoms of regurgitation. What is Achalasia and how is it treated? Q: I have... Read more »

Dr. Eisner on Achalasia and Acid Reflux (GERD)

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

What can be done to treat Achalasia and Acid Reflux (GERD)? Achalasia is a primary esophageal... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...such as esophageal dysmotility, esophageal spasm or achalasia. Finally, other non-cardiac or... Read more »

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Health Guide

Achalasia

Esophageal achalasia Symptoms Difficulty swallowing liquids and solids Regurgitation (backflow)of food Chest pain ... Read more »

Achalasia

Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). The esophagus is less able to move food toward the stomach, and the muscle from... Read more »

Achalasia

Esophageal achalasia Treatment The approach to treatment is to reduce the pressure at the lower esophageal sphincter. This may be achieved by... Read more »

Esophageal manometry

...swallow. What abnormal results mean Abnormal results may indicate the following: Achalasia Diffuse esophageal spasm Lack of muscle coordination ... Read more »

...bones) Esophageal motor disorders, such as nutcracker esophagus, diffuse esophageal spasm, or achalasia (more commonly, these result in dysphagia, a difficulty swallowing, rather than pain) ... Read more »

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