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The optimal management of achalasia is controversial and there is a paucity of high-quality evidence from randomized trials comparing the effectiveness of different treatments and interventions.

The doctors scheduled me for a barium swallow test, also known as an esophagram ... The tests came back negative for cancer, but images showed signs of something called achalasia. Achalasia is a rare ...

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.