0 a condition in which the sphincter muscle of the oesophagus does not relax enough to allow someone to swallow normally: --
Achalasia is due to the loss of ganglion cells of the myenteric plexus.
It is considered the definitive treatment for achalasia.
Specific tests for achalasia are barium swallow and esophageal manometry.
Achalasia refers to a failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax properly, and generally develops later in life.
Complications include gas bloat syndrome, dysphagia (trouble swallowing), dumping syndrome, excessive scarring, and rarely, achalasia.
These include achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus and hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter.
Thus, it seems there is an autoimmune context to achalasia, most likely caused by viral triggers.
Achalasia is characterized by difficulty in swallowing, regurgitation, and sometimes chest pain.
