Esophageal Achalasia

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Achalasia is a condition where the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a valve located at the end of the esophagus, stays closed during swallowing and the esophagus is unable to move food into the stomach.

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Medicine Net: Achalasia
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Medline Plus: Achalasia
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University of Pennsylvania: Achalasia
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Web MD: Achalasia
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Wrong Diagnosis: Achalasia
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