Other problems that can cause anal itching include: 1  pinworms, 2  hemorrhoids, 3  tears of the anal skin (fissures), and. 4  skin tags (abnormal local growth of anal skin).
Symptoms of Esophageal Stricture. 1  Progressive swallowing difficulty, first with solid foods, then liquids; chest pain after meals; increased salivation. 2  Regurgitation of foods and liquids. 3  Weight loss. 4  Dehydration. Cough, particularly at night.
The symptoms of achalasia include: 1  Difficulty swallowing food. 2  Difficulty swallowing both solid and liquid food. 3  Regurgitation of food that is retained in the esophagus. 4  Chest discomfort from esophageal dilation and/or retained food.  Sharp chest pain usually of unclear cause.