idiopathic achalasia

MeSH: C536011ORPHA: 930

Overview

Idiopathic achalasia (IA) is a primary esophageal motor disorder characterized by loss of esophageal peristalsis and insufficient lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation in response to deglutition

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with idiopathic achalasia, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

DysphagiaWeight lossGastroesophageal refluxBronchitisCoughChest painRecurrent aspiration pneumoniaMalnutritionWheezingDecreased circulating prealbumin concentration

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C536011

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:930
idiopathic achalasia
MeSHC536011
OrphanetORPHA:930
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record10 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO