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What is the predominant presenting symptom of reflux esophagitis?
What is the predominant presenting symptom of reflux esophagitis?
What can result from persistent or repetitive acid exposure to the esophageal mucosa?
What can result from persistent or repetitive acid exposure to the esophageal mucosa?
Which symptom is often worse at night in patients with reflux esophagitis?
Which symptom is often worse at night in patients with reflux esophagitis?
Without treatment, what can achalasia patients eventually experience?
Without treatment, what can achalasia patients eventually experience?
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What is a consequence of achalasia imposing a high risk of aspiration pneumonia?
What is a consequence of achalasia imposing a high risk of aspiration pneumonia?
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What is the primary cause of achalasia?
What is the primary cause of achalasia?
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In achalasia, what happens to the lower esophageal sphincter tone?
In achalasia, what happens to the lower esophageal sphincter tone?
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What is the role of botulinum toxin in treating achalasia?
What is the role of botulinum toxin in treating achalasia?
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What is a common manifestation of lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction over time?
What is a common manifestation of lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction over time?
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Which nervous system pathway is defective in achalasia?
Which nervous system pathway is defective in achalasia?
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What is a characteristic feature of the lower esophageal sphincter tone in achalasia compared to normal?
What is a characteristic feature of the lower esophageal sphincter tone in achalasia compared to normal?
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Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with esophageal achalasia?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with esophageal achalasia?
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What is the major motor function abnormality seen in patients with esophageal achalasia?
What is the major motor function abnormality seen in patients with esophageal achalasia?
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What is the most likely cause of esophageal achalasia?
What is the most likely cause of esophageal achalasia?
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Which of the following conditions results from inappropriate lower esophageal sphincter relaxation?
Which of the following conditions results from inappropriate lower esophageal sphincter relaxation?
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Which parasite can cause esophageal involvement similar to esophageal achalasia?
Which parasite can cause esophageal involvement similar to esophageal achalasia?
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