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Eckardt’s42 grading system for evaluation of clinical symptom severity for achalasia (total maximum score is 12)
| Symptom | Each meal | Daily | Weekly | None |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dysphagia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Regurgitation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Chest pain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Weight loss | >10 kg | 5–10 kg | <5 kg | No weight loss |
| Score | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
