Achalasia symptoms and causes
About- Achalasia also known as esophageal achalasia, achalasia cardiae, cardiospasm, and esophageal aperistalsis is a rare disorder that makes it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach. Symptoms- • Difficulty swallowing • Backflow of the food in the throat • Coughing and the risk of aspiration • Inhaling or choking on food • Intense pain or discomfort after eating • Chest pain and discomfort • Heartburn • Weight loss Causes- Achalasia occurs because of the damaged nerve of the tube (esophagus) connecting mouth and stomach, due to that it loses flexibility and ability to squeeze food down. Actual causes are difficult to find sometime. It may be associated with • Heredity • A result of an autoimmune condition • Esophageal cancer • Rare parasitic infection Specialists to visit- • Gastroenterologist • General Surgeon • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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- 1. Achalasia (cardiospasm) symptoms and causes About- Achalasia also known as esophageal achalasia, achalasia cardiae, cardiospasm, and esophageal aperistalsis is a rare disorder that makes it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach. Symptoms- • Difficulty swallowing • Backflow of the food in the throat • Coughing and the risk of aspiration • Inhaling or choking on food • Intense pain or discomfort after eating • Chest pain and discomfort • Heartburn • Weight loss Causes- Achalasia occurs because of the damaged nerve of the tube (esophagus) connecting mouth and stomach, due to that it loses flexibility and ability to squeeze food down. Actual causes are difficult to find sometime. It may be associated with • Heredity • A result of an autoimmune condition • Esophageal cancer • Rare parasitic infection Specialists to visit- • Gastroenterologist • General Surgeon • Cardiothoracic Surgeon Ask a question or view questions and answers on Achalasia References- https://www.mayoclinic.org https://en.wikipedia.org https://www.healthline.com https://www.medicinenet.com https://my.clevelandclinic.org Note: For any Study Abroad, Business Management and Export-Import guidance, please Contact Delta Consulting To find the best tutors or tutoring Job Globally, please visit Welcome Tutor To search and ask a Doctor Globally, please visit My Mediland