The most common symptoms leading patients with achalasia to seek medical attention include: Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) and the sensation of food getting stuck in the esophagus are among the most prominent complaints. Other frequently observed symptoms include vomiting shortly after eating, chest pain, and weight loss resulting from difficulty eating, along with growth retardation in children. Cough and recurrent lung infections are also notable findings. Particularly, achalasia should be considered in cases where patients present with the sensation of a foreign body being stuck in the esophagus, especially if it is an object not typically expected to get lodged.