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can achalasia cause me to spit blood?

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Dr. Rick Koch
Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 22 years experience
No: Achalasia can cause you to spit up in digested food but not blood. Get evaluated asap.
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Dr. David Earle
Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 31 years experience
Maybe: That is unusual, but if the food staying the in esophagus causes irritation and inflammation, there can be some minor bleeding. Hope this helps!
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