Warning Signs Of Esophageal Achalasia

Chest Pain

It can often be hard to distinguish between chest pain and stomach pain. The stomach is situated higher than most individuals realize, so any unrest in the stomach or lower part of the esophagus is actually situated right in the middle of the chest. This can lead to many individuals thinking they are having a heart attack or other serious heart problem when it is actually esophageal achalasia causing problems. The most common issue is acid reflux, but the malfunctioning nerves and muscles in the area may also trigger pain. Another common cause of chest pain is due to aspiration. If the esophagus is not functioning properly, food, liquids, and even saliva may end up going down the airways instead of traveling to the stomach as it should. This leads to a sort of chronic chest pain that constantly triggers coughs. It feels quite unpleasant to have liquid in the lungs, so the chest pain associated with improper swallowing and breathing is particularly sharp.

Keep reading how a persistent cough can be a symptom of esophageal achalasia.