Achalasia
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0002571
A disorder of esophageal motility characterized by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax during swallowing and by inadequate or lacking peristalsis in the lower half of the body of the esophagus. [ HPO:probinson ]
Term info
- UMLS:C0014848
- MEDDRA:10030136 (Oesophageal achalasia)
- SNOMEDCT_US:45564002
- MSH:D004931
hposlim_core
Achalasia may lead to regurgitation of food, chest pain, cough, and difficulty swallowing.
A disorder of esophageal motility characterized by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax during swallowing and by inadequate or lacking peristalsis in the lower half of the body of the esophagus.
Achalasia of the esophagus, Achalasia of the oesophagus
HP:0002571