Coping with achalasia

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What could be causing chest pain, weight loss, and regurgitation of food and liquids in a person who does not seem to be seriously ill? These features, along with increasing difficulty in swallowing, may indicate failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and allow passage of esophageal contents. Dr Kadakia describes the diagnostic and therapeutic methods of choice in achalasia, as well as additional measures that may be beneficial in individual cases.