| 1. | Achalasia is due to the loss of esophageal carcinoma.
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| 2. | Originally diagnosed as acid reflux, further tests revealed the problem as achalasia.
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| 3. | The most common form is primary achalasia, which has no known underlying cause.
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| 4. | It is considered the definitive treatment for achalasia.
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| 5. | Priapism has also been linked to achalasia.
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| 6. | This happens in a condition called achalasia.
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| 7. | In human pathology a condition known as achalasia may predispose a person to slowly develop megaesophagus.
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| 8. | Thus, it seems there is an autoimmune context to achalasia, most likely caused by viral triggers.
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| 9. | Some causes of achalasia of the esophagus are : infections, neurological problems, connective tissue problems, etc.
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| 10. | Swallowing difficulties ( secondary achalasia ) may be the first symptom of digestive disturbances and may lead to malnutrition.
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