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Gastroesophageal reflux is a strong risk factor for this disease. The increase in incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma coincided with the introduction of medications that promote reflux by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), such as nitroglycerin, anticholinergics, Î²-adrenergic agonists, aminophyllines, and benzodiazepines.
1 Achalasia. 2  When your lower esophageal muscle (sphincter) doesn't relax properly to let food enter your stomach, it may cause you to bring food back up into your throat. 3  Muscles in the wall of your esophagus may be weak as well, a condition that tends to worsen over time. 4  Diffuse spasm. Achalasia. 2  When your lower esophageal muscle (sphincter) doesn't relax properly to let food enter your stomach, it may cause you to bring food back up into your throat. 3  Muscles in the wall of your esophagus may be weak as well, a condition that tends to worsen over time. 4  Diffuse spasm.