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Achalasia
Alternate Names : Esophageal Achalasia
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Achalasia Prevention
Many of the causes of achalasia are not preventable. However, treatment of the disorder may help to prevent complications.
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• Definition
• Achalasia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Achalasia Symptoms & Signs
• Achalasia Prevention
• Achalasia Diagnosis & Tests
• Achalasia Treatment
• Achalasia Prognosis
• Achalasia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Anemia
Tests & Exams
• Esophageal Manometry
• Upper GI and Small Bowel Series
Other Topics
• Chest Pain
• Cough
• Heartburn
• Muscle Cramps
• Peristalsis
• Physical Examination
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 5/9/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew J. Muir, M.D. M.H.S., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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