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In case of achalasia, do you always have swallowing problem (i.e. with every meal) or is it off and on type condition i.e. sometimes you may have swallowing problem and other times you may not?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Achalasia: Symptoms can be intermittent until the point when the narrowing of the esophagus prevents normal swallowing.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/28/2021

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A member asked:

In case of achalasia, do you always have swallowing problem (i.e. with every meal) or is it off and on type condition i.e. sometimes you may have swallowing problem and other times you may not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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