achalasia

Stomach Valve – Types, Problems, Causes and Symptoms

There are many valves throughout the body that control movement of substances either in one direction only or at times as and when required. Two valves have the same effect in the stomach. It prevents backward flow and allows substances to move in and out of the stomach as >> Read More ...

Esophageal Motility, Esophagus Reflux and Achalasia

There are three parts to swallowing which allows food from the mouth to enter the stomach and thus commence with the processes of digestion and absorption. The esophageal stage of swallowing is the last part and follows the pharyngeal stage which is preceded by the voluntary stage. The esophageal stage of swallowing, like >> Read More ...