What is esophageal achalasia?
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder of unknown cause. It is characterized by absence of muscular contraction in the esophagus and insufficient relaxation in the lower esophageal in response to the action of swallowing.
How do members experience esophageal achalasia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with esophageal achalasia*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for esophageal achalasia*
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Who has esophageal achalasia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 29 | |
| 50s | 42 | |
| 60s | 49 | |
| 70+ | 30 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 63 | |
| Female | 110 |
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