10 Achalasia Symptoms
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Belching
Belching or burping is the expelling of air from the upper GI system. It is usually of no consequence and for the most part, occurs from the swallowing of air into the esophagus. Belching, accompanied by abdominal distension or pain, is a different matter.6Anderson, S. H., Yadegarfar, G., Arastu, M. H., Anggiansah, R., & Anggiansah, A. (2006). The relationship between gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms and achalasia. European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, 18(4), 369–374. https://doi.org/10.1097/00042737-200604000-00009
Persons with achalasia do report belching as a symptom, but most gastrointestinal disorders have many of the same symptoms. The best way to a proper diagnosis of any gastrointestinal disorder is having an upper and lower GI scope performed.2Achalasia - Symptoms and Causes. Mayo Clinic, 21 Oct. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/achalasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352850
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