Disease Description: A functional stricture or spasm of the muscles of the esophagus where it joins the stomach.
Inherit Mode: -
Disease Symptom: Lung abscesses, productive cough, and coughing blood are some of the more severe pulmonary consequences of achalasia-associated aspiration.
Disease Cause: The exact cause of achalasia is not known.
Disease Diagnose: -
Treat Method: The most widely accepted theories implicate autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, or both.
Breeder Advice: -
Disease Description Source: Link
| Disease Name | Other Name | Mode of inheritance | Link ID | Possible OMIM ID | Gene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achalasia of the oesophagus, congenital | - | - | - | - |
| iDog Breed Number | Breed Name | Personality | Height | Weight | Breed Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB47 | Bouvier des Flandres(Flanders Cattle Dog) | Strong-willed, even-tempered, courageous; affectionate with family, intimidating to intruders | 62.2-69.9 cm (male), 59.7-67.3 cm (female) | 31.8-49.9 kg | Belgium |
| CB111 | German Short-Haired Pointer | Friendly, smart, willing to please | 58.4-63.5 cm (male), 53.3-58.4 cm (female) | 24.9-31.8 kg (male), 20.4-27.2 kg (female) | Germany |
| CB123 | Hamiltonstovare(Hamilton Hound) | Agile, Versatile, Regal | 53-61cm (male) 49-57cm (female) | 18-26kg | Sweden |
| CB162 | Mountain Cur | Intelligent, Strong-Willed | 41-66cm | 13.6-27.2kg | United States |
| CB228 | Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier | Happy, friendly, and deeply devoted; just stubborn enough to remind you they’re terriers | 45.7-48.3 cm (male), 43.2-45.7 cm (female) | 15.9-18.1 kg (male), 13.6-15.9 kg (female) | Ireland |
| CB258 | Wire-Haired Pointing Griffon | Outgoing, eager, quick-minded; trustworthy in the field and around the house | Netherlands, France |
| 2003 |
Boria,P.A.,Webster,C.R.,Berg,J.: :
Esophageal achalasia and secondary megaesophagus in a dog Canadian Veterinary Journal 44:232-4, 2003. |