A Patient's Guide to Achalasia

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Achalasia is a medical condition that affects the way food can pass through your oesophagus into your stomach. It is an unusual condition and is associated with the way that the nerve endings driving the muscles around the oesophagus operate. People suffering this condition have problems with regurgitation of food, and can suffer from malnutrition. This book explains the condition, and outlines various treatments that can be offered. It contains tips from patients about food that causes problems and gives information about support groups.