Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder that prevents the esophagus from emptying properly. It makes swallowing difficult and impedes your ability to pass food and liquid from your esophagus to your stomach. Achalasia is the result of damaged nerve fibers in the esophagus.
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 MoreThe term “dysphagia” is a medical term used to describe difficulty swallowing. It encompasses both severe and mild swallowing difficulties, and can range in severity from patients who experience difficulty trying to swallow certain types of foods to patients who are unable to swallow anything at all. Learn more about what causes dysphagia, common dysphagia symptoms, and how to treat dysphagia:
Read MoreAchalasia 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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