Achalasia WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Achalasia
Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. It is characterized by enlargement of the esophagus, impaired ability to push food down toward the stomach (peristalsis), and failure of the ring-shaped muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), to relax. It is the contraction and relaxation of the sphincter that moves food through the tube.
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Latest Headlines On Achalasia
What is Achalasia?
- Wikipedia: Achalasia
- Mayo Clinic: Achalasia Overview
- InteliHealth: What is it?
- Cedars-Sinai: Achalasia
- University of Pennsylvania Health System: Achalasia
What Are The Symptoms of Achalasia?
- Cedars-Sinai: Achalasia Symptoms
- UpToDate: Achalasia Symptoms
- InteliHealth: Achalasia Symptoms
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Achalasia Symptoms
- Cleveland Clinic: What are the Symptoms of Achalasia?
What Are The Causes and Complications of Achalasia?
- MedicineNet: What Causes Achalasia?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Achalasia Causes
- Cleveland Clinic: What Causes Achalasia?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Achalasia?
- Mayo Clinic: Achalasia Treatment
- Cedars-Sinai: Achalasia Treatment
- eMedicine: Achalasia Treatment | Medication
- InteliHealth: Achalasia treatment
Wisdom, Discussions and Blogs about Achalasia
- AOL Hometown: Achalasia Personal Story
- WrongDiagnosis: Do I Have Achalasia?
- Reflux1: Achalasia
- Yahoo Groups: Achalasia Support Group
- iVillage: Myotomy for Achalasia?
Foundations and Support Groups on Achalasia
- Achalasia 101: Support and Education
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Achalasia
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Achalasia
- PubMed Central: Achalasia
- Google Scholar: Achalasia
Clinical Trials on Achalasia
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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