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Esophageal achalasia
This is a disease that destroys the nerves coordinating esophageal muscle contraction. The normal ability to push food into the stomach is lost, and the valve entering the stomach becomes tight and stiff, allowing food to collect in the esophagus and empty by gravity alone. Solids generally worse than liquids. Onset is gradual. Weight loss & malnutrition common. Treatment directed at opening valve.
Dr. David Earle reviewed this
33 year experience in General Surgery
Is a type of:
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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Can you die from esophageal achalasia?
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What is the difference between esophageal stricture and achalasia and can you prevent any of these condition from developing cancer?
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Can achalasia be cured permanently,I v known that when i searched on google it show it cannot be completely cured but symptoms can be reduced,but i am hoping for my esophagus to turn back normal.plz i want a positive reply?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Hi, can GERD cause esophageal dysmotility? I dont mean achalasia or sclerodermia. Only GERD (les 3mmhg). I have both and non specific. Thanks
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A 25-year old male asked:
I am 25y old. Can GERD cause complete aperistalsis of esophagus? It's been 3y. Not Scleroderma, Achalasia or any other diseases. My LES=5mmHg. Thanks
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A 24-year old male asked:
23 years old. Have aperistalsis of esophagus-distal, middle, proximal.And gerd(0, 3 mmhg). But not achalasia and not scleroderma. What may be the cause?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Besides achalasia, what can causes an esophagus not to contract? And can it cause chest pain under breast bone, weakness and body aches?
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A 56-year old male asked:
Do esophogeal jack hammer spasms eventually lead to something more serious like Achalasia etc.?
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Anyone here treat dysphagia or achalasia?
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Should you peg a patient with achalasia?
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How dangerous is the surgery for achalasia?
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Has anyone cured an illness called achalasia?
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What to do if I have an illness called achalasia?
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What does the surgical procedure of achalasia involve?
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What are the different operations to treat "achalasia"?
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A 52-year old male asked:
Why Achalasia patients tend to loose weight?
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A female asked:
Is there any connection between achalasia and HPV?
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What are the benefits of the treatments for achalasia?
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A 52-year old male asked:
I was diagnosed with acid reflux for over a decade and now I have achalasia type 3.could acid reflux have caused it?
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A 41-year old male asked:
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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A 38-year old asked:
Are the symptoms of achalasia and thyroid connected?
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What are the differences between having achalasia and gerd?
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Has anyone heard of achalasia?
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Any natural help with achalasia?
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A 44-year old asked:
What to do if I have achalasia why is my husband mad?
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Has anyone any experience with operatiion of achalasia?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I have achalasia, what is classified as End Stage Achalasia?
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Its achalasia curable?
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