1 in every 100,000 (10 in every 1,000,000) are diagnosed with Achalasia.

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ACHALASIA

Types:
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3

SYSTEMS AFECTED

Digestive system

Symptoms

Difficulty swallowing
Regurgitation
Aspiration
Spasms
Weight loss

Treatments

Dilatation
Botox
POEM
Heller Myotomy
Esophagectomy

Specialist who treat it

Gastroenterology

Achalasia stories


MY ACHALASIA


Views: 738 Oct 19, 2017, 4:14 AM by Monia innocenti

IT ALL STARTED, WITH THE HICKUPS..........................


It all started with the hickups, for me that was quite strange i never hickcupped. We all though it quite funny at the time. "You eat too fast and dont talk while eating", mum said. At first it was only now and then, it became more frequent until eve...

Views: 699 May 27, 2017, 12:26 AM by Mark

MY ACHALASIA JOURNEY


Views: 626 Sep 20, 2017, 12:30 PM by Teresa

MY ACCIDENT


Growing up I got into extreme sports. Mainly Bmx and skateboarding. I loved to jump. Ramps, curbs,  even over people. All I wanted to do was get air. After school it was home work(sometimes) then to bike. One weekend we went to visit family. My cous...

Views: 623 Aug 14, 2017, 10:51 PM by Eddie

OH I HAVE THAT TOO!


Views: 549 Oct 14, 2018, 2:23 AM by Wonkyshoulder

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