Is there any relationship between achalasia and esophageal cancer? According to Healio, a research study found that there does seem to be some level of correlation. In Abstract S388, presented…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
Achalasia Achalasia is a rare disease which causes damage to the nerves in the esophagus. Patients have difficulty swallowing, heartburn, and chest pain. Many also experience weight loss. While there is…
According to a story from wect.com, local singer Dustin Chapman of Whiteville, NC has been struggling for years against a rare disease called achalasia, which affects the esophagus. He recently…
According to a story from greeleytribune.com, a couple has been working to form a nonprofit to help spread awareness about an unusual rare disease called achalasia, which can cause the…
September is Achalasia Awareness Month! Achalasia may not be a disease you've heard about - so you've come to the right place! What is achalasia? Achalasia is a rare disorder that…
Imagine not being able to eat because you cannot swallow your food. Add to that intolerable pain and the inability to sleep at night. These are some of the symptoms…
According to a story from the Clarion Ledger, surgeons at the University of Mississippi Medical Center are now trained to conduct a minimally invasive procedure to relieve the symptoms of…
Reported cases of achalasia are up in the United Arabic Emirates (UAE), a country along the Persian Gulf. This increase has caused concern among health officials, according to an online…
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