Posts tagged treatment for achalasia
Treating Achalasia: How A Balloon Dilation Works

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.

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Achalasia Awareness Month

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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