Achalasia and Esophageal Motility Disorders: Key Insights for Primary Care

Achalasia is a disorder that affects how the esophagus moves. The main symptom is dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. Patients may have trouble swallowing liquids or feel like food is stuck in their esophagus. Some patients will experience nasal regurgitation, where fluid comes up into the back of the mouth or out through the nose.