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Medicine Bleeding from the GUT and diseases of esophagus 91a2c6b3

Most common complication of achalasia is:

A
Recurrent pulmonary infections
B
Stricture of esophagus
C
Pleurisy
D
Peptic ulcer
High-Yield Explanation
Achalasia Rare motility disorder of the esophagus which results from lack of innervation of the lower esophageal sphincter muscles and leads to dilatation of proximal esophagus. Typically with dysphagia, vomiting of undigested food and failure to thrive. Cough can be present in achalasia patients due to aspiration of food or due to airway compression by the dilated esophagus resulting in recurrent pulmonary infections.

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