Achalasia is rare disorder. It is also known as cardiospasm or dyssynergia esophagus. Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus, which is a muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Esophagus is about eight inches long, and is lined by moist pink tissue called mucosa.
Signs and symptoms of achalasia, such as, mild chest pain, pain while swallowing, coughing during the night, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and xerostomia typically appear gradually. Scientists believe ... Read more