Achalasia - Presence of Residual Saliva

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Case description

The symptoms have a slow onset and progress gradually; many people delay seeking medical attention until symptoms are advanced. The major symptom is difficulty swallowing (liquids or solids) Some people compensate by eating more slowly and using specific maneuvers, such as lifting the neck or throwing the shoulders back, to improve emptying of the esophagus Other symptoms can include chest pain, regurgitation of swallowed food and liquid, heartburn, difficulty burping, a sensation of fullness or a lump in the throat, hiccups, and weight loss.

tags: achalasia dysphagia endoscopy esophagus

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