SEPTEMBER IS ACHALASIA AWARENESS MONTH

Achalasia is a rare oesophageal motility disorder in which normal peristalsis is impaired or absent, and the lower oesophageal sphincter fails to relax properly, making it difficult for food and liquids to pass into the stomach. Common symptoms include dysphagia to both solids and liquids, regurgitation, chest pain, and weight loss. As a disorder of gastrointestinal neuromuscular function, achalasia requires accurate diagnosis and individualized management. Ongoing research and advances in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are helping to improve our understanding of the disease and the care of people living with achalasia.

Throughout Achalasia Awareness Month, we join the global effort to raise awareness of this rare condition and the importance of timely diagnosis, specialized care, research, and education. Learn more about neurogastroenterology and oesophageal motility disorders through ESNM. For evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and management of achalasia, explore the European Guideline on Achalasia – UEG and ESNM recommendations, developed by European experts to provide recommendations for clinical practice.