Achalasia
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Achalasia Symptoms
Common symptoms of achalasia include:
Chest pain
:
Occurs after eating
Cough
:
Worse while lying flat
Difficulty swallowing
Vomiting
:
Worse after meals
Worse while lying flat
Vomiting blood
Vomiting
material that looks like coffee grounds
Unintentional weight loss
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Related Topics:
Difficulty swallowing
Esophageal spasm
Esophageal stricture
Heartburn
Peptic ulcer disease
Reflux esophagitis
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Abdominal pain
Chest pain
Difficulty swallowing
Heartburn
Vomiting
Vomiting blood
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Last Updated: Sep 18, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Achalasia References:
Garofalo JH, Pofahl WE. Achalasia: a brief review of treatment options and efficacy. Curr Surg. 2002 Nov-Dec;59(6):549-53.
Nguyen NQ, Holloway RH. Recent developments in esophageal motor disorders. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2005 Jul;21(4):478-84.
Woltman TA, Pellegrini CA, Oelschlager BK. Achalasia. Surg Clin North Am. 2005 Jun;85(3):483-93.
