Achalasia, a disorder so rare
Makes eating quite an affair
The esophagus narrows in place
Food can't easily pass through space
Muscles won't properly contract
Leading to pain and other tact
Fermenting food might wash back
Leaving a bitter, icky attack
The esophagus paralyzed over time
Food sits, won't pass to the Stomach fine
Nerves become damaged, no one knows why
Causing this issue, they can't comply
Diagnosis involves the barium swallow
Seeing where food gets stuck and can't follow
Manometry measures muscle squeezes
Endoscopy looks down to appease
Treatment options aim to relieve
Botox, balloons, surgery weave
Living with achalasia ain't easy
Changes in eating become sleazy
Smaller meals, softer foods advised
Eating upright helps digestion wise
Finding triggers and managing stress
Improves quality of life, progress
