Dealing with Achalasia is no easy task, and though the disorder is not curable, fortunately, it is treatable. Generally, there are four treatment options for dealing with Achalasia, but the best nonsurgical treatment known to provide lasting effects is a Balloon Dilation. Read about how a balloon dilation can ease the symptoms of Achalasia and how the procedure works.
Read MoreSeptember is Achalasia Awareness Month, which aims to bring awareness and understanding to the rare, incurable disease. Achalasia Awareness Month was started by the Achalasia Awareness Organization as a grassroots effort to educate and motivate the public around the disease. Below, we discuss how to bring awareness to Achalasia both in September and year-round.
Read MoreAchalasia is a rare motility disorder that affects a person’s ability to empty their esophagus, or in other words, their ability to swallow. This impaired relaxation of the LES muscle is felt in different degrees by different people and this may be tied to the achalasia types from which they suffer. Learn more about the different types of achalasia and the best treatments for achalasia.
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