September 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.
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Achalasia is a rare, but serious condition affecting the esophagus. If you’ve been diagnosed with achalasia or suspect you may be experiencing some of the symptoms of achalasia, you have options for treatment. In this article, we will discuss what achalasia is, symptoms of achalasia, and treatment options for achalasia.
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Achalasia 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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At this point, most of us are familiar with GERD, a condition in which acid splashes back up from the stomach into the esophagus, resulting in frequent reflux. GERD is caused by a weakened lower esophageal sphincter, the valve between your stomach and esophagus. When the valve isn’t tight enough, it allows acid and food to travel back up.
Most surgeries used to combat GERD involve tightening the LES, but it’s all about finding the right balance. Tighten it too much, and you’ll find yourself dealing with the disorder on the other end of the spectrum: achalasia.
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