What Is Achalasia?
8. Diagnosis
In many cases, achalasia will be overlooked for another medical condition. If your doctor does suspect achalasia, however, then there are a number of tests that can help to confirm the diagnosis. One of these is an X-ray that will help experts to get a better look at your lungs.
Another potential method is esophageal manometry. This is a test that helps to determine how well the esophagus is performing. It measures the strength of the contractions of muscles in the esophagus, and the rhythm of the contractions. An upper endoscopy is another potential method, which involves passing a small camera down the throat so it can be inspected visually.
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