Warning Signs Of Esophageal Achalasia

Esophageal achalasia is a rare disorder that affects only about one in every 100,000 individuals. This unusual condition occurs when the nerves and muscles in the lower esophagus are not working properly. Instead of having their esophagus smoothly move food down the throat and store it away in the stomach, individuals with esophageal achalasia have trouble swallowing, and food does not properly stay in their stomach. This is a chronic disease that gradually worsens over time.