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Achalasia: Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Achalasia is a motility disorder where the lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax and esophageal peristalsis is absent, causing progressive dysphagia to both solids and liquids, regurgitation, and weight loss. Treatment includes pneumatic dilation or surgical myotomy.
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Common Symptoms of Achalasia
Medical Questions About Achalasia
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Clinical Overview
High-level clinical summary, typical presentation and rule-out logic for Achalasia
Treatment & Management
Evidence-based treatment pathway, medications, monitoring & escalation for Achalasia
Complications & Risks
Early, long-term, and emergency complications of Achalasia
Prognosis & Outlook
Long-term clinical outlook, improving/worsening factors, and monitoring for Achalasia
Differential Diagnosis
Conditions that mimic Achalasia — key distinguishing features & tests
Clinical Q&A
Medical References
Content on this page is informed by evidence-based clinical sources including:
- World Health Organization (WHO)Global health guidance and disease classification
- National Health Service (NHS)UK clinical guidelines and patient information
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)US public health data and clinical recommendations
- PubMed – NCBIPeer-reviewed biomedical literature and clinical studies
- Cochrane LibrarySystematic reviews and meta-analyses in evidence-based medicine
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