Several factors can raise the risk of esophageal achalasia. People with spinal cord injuries, for instance, are at an increased risk, as are people with anorexia nervosa. Esophageal varices, enlarged veins inside the esophagus, also make developing the secondary condition more likely. Furthermore, the disorder may be hereditary, though more research will confirm or disprove this.

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