A 43-year-old member asked:
Can achalasia cause me to spit blood?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 23 years experience
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 32 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!
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 13, 2012
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