Individuals with achalasia show a higher risk for mortality than matched reference individuals from the general population, ...

Over roughly 9 years of follow-up, people with the swallowing disorder achalasia had a 42% higher risk of mortality compared with the general population, a nationwide cohort study from Sweden ...

Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms of achalasia. They will discuss your options with ... you should speak with your surgeon as soon as possible to prevent complications.