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==Laboratory Findings==
==Laboratory Findings==
Lab workup is not necessary for the diagnosis of achalasia because the diagnosis is dependent on the symptoms and radiological tests.
Lab workup is not necessary for the diagnosis of achalasia because the diagnosis is dependent on the symptoms and radiological tests.
*CBC may show microcytic hypochromic anemia due to iron deficiency.
*CBC may show microcytic hypochromic anemia due to iron deficiency.<ref name="pmid27099582">{{cite journal |vauthors= |title=Diagnosis and Treatment of Achalasia |journal=Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y) |volume=11 |issue=2 |pages=123–5 |year=2015 |pmid=27099582 |pmc=4836571 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*The patient may show iron and mineral deficiencies due to chronic malnutrition.
*The patient may show iron and mineral deficiencies due to chronic malnutrition.
*ESR and CRP may be elevated if the patient develops an infection.
*ESR and CRP may be elevated if the patient develops an infection.<ref name="pmid11807357">{{cite journal |vauthors=Zaninotto G, Costantini M, Portale G, Battaglia G, Molena D, Carta A, Costantino M, Nicoletti L, Ancona E |title=Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of failures after laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia |journal=Ann. Surg. |volume=235 |issue=2 |pages=186–92 |year=2002 |pmid=11807357 |pmc=1422413 |doi= |url=}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]

Overview

A Laboratory work-upis usually non significant as the diagnosis is dependent on the symptoms and the radiological tests. Laboratory findings in patients with the diagnosis of achalasia may include microcytic hypochromic anemia and vitamin deficiencies.

Laboratory Findings

Lab workup is not necessary for the diagnosis of achalasia because the diagnosis is dependent on the symptoms and radiological tests.

  • CBC may show microcytic hypochromic anemia due to iron deficiency.[1]
  • The patient may show iron and mineral deficiencies due to chronic malnutrition.
  • ESR and CRP may be elevated if the patient develops an infection.[2]

References

  1. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Achalasia". Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 11 (2): 123–5. 2015. PMC 4836571. PMID 27099582.
  2. Zaninotto G, Costantini M, Portale G, Battaglia G, Molena D, Carta A, Costantino M, Nicoletti L, Ancona E (2002). "Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of failures after laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia". Ann. Surg. 235 (2): 186–92. PMC 1422413. PMID 11807357.

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