There aren't any specific foods that should be eaten or avoided when a person has achalasia, but it makes it easier if they chew up the food very well. Often patients are told to chew their food until it is the consistency of a thick soup before attempting to swallow.
They are also often told to not eat before bed, or if they do to elevate their heads.
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus.
Most patients with achalasia can be treated effectively. Achalasia does not reduce life expectancy unless esophageal carcinoma develops
People shouldn't smoke regardless of whether or not they have achalasia.
Achalasia is a very rare muscular disease that affects the esophagus, the passage you use to swallow food. The term Achalasia refers to the meaning "Failure to relax."
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Cardiospasm
Achalasia
In achalasia, which means "failure to relax," the esophageal sphincter remains contracted. Normal peristalsis is interrupted and food cannot enter the stomach
achalasia (absent or ineffective peristalsis)
Abnormal enlargement of the lower portion of the esophagus, as seen in patients with achalasia.
Achalasia
The medical term for the failure of the muscles of the lower esophagus to relax during swallowing is called achalasia. This condition can cause symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and regurgitation of food. Treatment options may include medications, dilation of the esophagus, or surgery.