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Definition

Achalasia is a disorder of the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (esophagus), which affects the ability of the esophagus to move food toward the stomach

Symptoms

* Backflow (regurgitation) of food
* Chest pain, which may increase after eating or may radiate to the back, neck, and arms
* Cough
* Difficulty swallowing liquids and solids
* Heartburn
* Unintentional weight loss