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In the past 3 months i have had the symptoms of achalasia about 6 times. nmot being able to swallow is not consistent. can it be something else? thx
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Variable symptoms: Achalasia may have variable symptoms, especially early on in its course. The esophagus does not empty its content into the stomach readily. Symptoms can include intermittent difficulty with swallowing, heartburn, regurgitation, reflux, vomiting, choking, coughing, and even chest pain, often with different degrees of severity. There could be other conditions, especially if symptoms are different.
Answered 1/7/2015
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