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Is Achalasia hereditary?
Here you can see if Achalasia can be hereditary. Do you have any genetic components? Does any member of your family have Achalasia or may be more predisposed to developing the condition?
There are now reports available online to suggest that this disease Achalasia can happen for different reasons. It can be difficult for your doctor to find a specific cause. This condition may be hereditary, or it may be the result of an autoimmune condition. With this type of condition, your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in your body. The degeneration of nerves in your esophagus often contributes to the advanced symptoms of achalasia.
Source: http://www.healthline.com/health/achalasia#overview1
Source: http://www.healthline.com/health/achalasia#overview1
Posted Sep 20, 2017 by Teresa 3050
Its possible. There is not sufficient research on the hereditary component yet.
Posted Oct 27, 2017 by JLMcK 5550
Not that they know. I am adopted.
Posted Jul 14, 2020 by Gina Manion 2500
No it's not hereditary
Posted Aug 16, 2022 by [email protected] 2500
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IT IS NOT HEREDITARY,THE CAUSE IS STILL UNKNOWN.
Posted Aug 22, 2017 by Lorena 2250
