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Achalasia In Short

What is achalasia? ➡ It is a rare motor disease. It is a condition in which lower oesophageal sphincter fails to relax. 🔹Causes: ➡ Loss of inhibitory signals in the Meissner and Myenteric Plexus. ⬇️ Increase stimulatory impulse, results in contracted sphincter. 🔹Clinical Features: ➡ Usually a middle-aged adult. ➡…