Achalasia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年7月19日 · Achalasia is a swallowing condition that affects the tube connecting the mouth and the stomach, called the esophagus. Damaged nerves make it hard for the muscles of the esophagus to squeeze food and liquid into the stomach.
Achalasia (Esophagus Disorder): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Achalasia is a rare disorder in which damaged nerves in your esophagus prevent it from working as it should. Muscles at the lower end of your esophagus fail to allow food to enter your stomach. Symptoms include trouble swallowing, heartburn and chest pain.
Esophageal achalasia - Wikipedia
Esophageal achalasia, often referred to simply as achalasia, is a failure of smooth muscle fibers to relax, which can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to remain closed. Without a modifier, "achalasia" usually refers to achalasia of the esophagus.
Achalasia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年7月19日 · Achalasia treatment focuses on relaxing or stretching open the lower esophageal sphincter so that food and liquid can move more easily through the digestive tract. Specific treatment depends on your age, health condition and the severity of the achalasia.
Achalasia - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Achalasia, also known as esophageal achalasia or achalasia cardia, is a rare swallowing disorder affecting about eight to 12 people per 100,000. People with achalasia have trouble with the muscles in the esophagus, which do not work well to move swallowed food into the stomach.
Achalasia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for ...
2023年7月31日 · Achalasia is an esophageal smooth muscle motility disorder that occurs due to a failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. This condition causes a functional obstruction at the gastroesophageal junction.
Achalasia (Esophagus Disorder): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
2024年11月17日 · Achalasia occurs when your lower esophageal sphincter doesn't work properly.. Symptoms include trouble swallowing, heartburn and chest pain. Learn more about the causes and treatments.