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📋Overview
This condition involves the progressive loss of esophageal peristalsis and the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax during swallowing. It results from damage to the neurological pathways within the esophageal wall, which prevents the muscles from coordinating the movement of food.
As the muscles and the sphincter fail to function correctly, food and liquid may become trapped or move slowly through the esophagus. This dysfunction is characterized by a lack of normal muscular contractions, making it difficult for the contents of the esophagus to reach the stomach.
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