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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.<br><br>Symptoms-<br>u2022tDifficulty swallowing<br>u2022tBackflow of the food in the throat<br>u2022tCoughing and the risk of aspiration<br>u2022tInhaling or choking on food<br>u2022tIntense pain or discomfort after eating<br>u2022tChest pain and discomfort<br>u2022tHeartburn<br>u2022tWeight loss<br> <br>Causes-<br>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<br>u2022tHeredity<br>u2022tA result of an autoimmune condition<br>u2022tEsophageal cancer<br>u2022tRare parasitic infection<br><br>Specialists to visit-<br>u2022tGastroenterologist <br>u2022tGeneral Surgeon<br>u2022tCardiothoracic Surgeon<br>

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Achalasia (cardiospasm) symptoms and causes

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  1. Achalasia(cardiospasm) symptoms andcauses • About-Achalasiaalso known as esophageal achalasia, achalasia cardiae, cardiospasm, and esophageal aperistalsisis a rare disorder that makes it difficult for food and liquid to pass into thestomach. • Symptoms- • Difficultyswallowing • Backflow of the food in thethroat • Coughing and the risk ofaspiration • Inhaling or choking onfood • Intense pain or discomfort aftereating • Chest pain anddiscomfort • 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 associatedwith • Heredity • A result of an autoimmunecondition • Esophagealcancer • Rare parasiticinfection • Specialists tovisit- • Gastroenterologist • GeneralSurgeon • 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:ForanyStudyAbroad,BusinessManagementandExport-Import guidance, please Contact DeltaConsulting • To find the best tutors or tutoring Job Globally, please visit WelcomeTutor • To search and ask a Doctor Globally, please visit MyMediland

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