Atypical presentation of achalasia and gastroparesis should also not be overlooked in patients who have refractory reflux syndromes and normal endoscopy findings; however, most of these patients ...

My parents had my tonsils removed when I was 4 years old because of sleep apnea and ear infections, and after a sleepless adolescence, I was put on medication to help with insomnia at age 18. Still, ...

A dilated, sigmoid esophagus may be present in patients with long-standing achalasia. A corkscrew esophagus is often seen in patients with diffuse esophageal spasm. Endoscopy is performed to rule ...

The symptoms include pain and discomfort after eating. Symptoms of achalasia are similar to other digestive disorders, and specific tests are conducted to rule out other disease conditions.