Question

A 70-year-old man complains of a sensation of food sticking in his lower chest area. This happens when he eats either liquids or solids. He also has a slight weight loss. The most likely diagnosis is

1. Achalasia

2. Esophageal spasm

3. Hypertensive LES

4. Hiatal hernia with GERD

5. Barrett’s esophagus 

 

Answer 1

a. Achalasia