Achalasia Awareness Organization

l trigger, approximately 1 in 100,000 are diagnosed annually. Prevalence (existing cases) and incidence (newly diagnosed cases) varies greatly per country. According to recent studies, rates of incidence seem to be rising. However the question remains whether this is due to raised awareness or other environmental factors. Within the diagnosis of Achalasia there are three types, l, ll and lll, which compounds its complexity. To add to the frustration of this disease, most doctors will never see a case of it in their entire careers. Thus it is most often misdiagnosed causing years of pain and struggle. There is a desperate need for research and awareness to bring this disease to the public and in turn to medical personnel so that those with Achalasia can procure timely diagnosis and treatment. Thank you for supporting the Achalasia Awareness Organization. You may also find us on twitter at https://twitter.com/achalasiaaware
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