- Health A to Z
Advertisement
Advertisement
Welcome
 |
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.The main problem in achalasia is a failure of th... |
Basic Info
Causes
The main problem in achalasia is a failure of the a muscular ring where the esophagus and stomach come together (lowe...
Treatments
The approach to treatment is to reduce the pressure at the lower esophageal sphincter. Therapy may involve:Injection...
Prevention
Many of the causes of achalasia are not preventable. However, treatment of the disorder may help to prevent complicat...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have difficulty swallowing or painful swallowing, or if your symptoms continue ...
Basic Info
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2009 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.