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Esophageal Disorders and Gastroenteritis Overview COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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Achalasia - Failure of lower esophageal sphincter to relax. Lower 
Esophageal Sphincter (LES) - Muscle that relaxes during swallowing. 
Chagas Disease - Causes achalasia; ganglion cells destroyed. Dysphagia - 
Difficulty swallowing food or liquids. Regurgitation - Bolus returns to 
mouth if not swallowed. Nocturnal Regurgitation - Vomiting while sleeping; 
affects ⅓ of patients. Barium Swallow Test - X-ray test to visualize 
esophagus function. Bird Beak Sign - X-ray indication of achalasia. G...
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