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    What is achalasia?

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    Dr Aldenb Lorenzo

    Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    Dr Aldenb Lorenzo is a General Surgeon focused on Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery and Advanced Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr Lorenzo completed his general … View Profile

    Achalasia is a rare disorder of the oesophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It occurs when the muscle at the bottom of the oesophagus, called the lower oesophageal sphincter, doesn’t relax properly, making it difficult for food and liquids to pass through to the stomach. The main symptoms of achalasia are difficulty swallowing, regurgitation, and chest pain.

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