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Achalasia

Diagnosis and treatment of esophageal motility disorder.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Gastroenterology

Clinical Guidelines

European guidelines on achalasia: United European Gastroenterology and European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility recommendations
National
2019 Seoul Consensus on Esophageal Achalasia Guidelines
Local
ACG Clinical Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia
Local
ASGE guideline on the management of achalasia
Local
European guidelines on achalasia: United European Gastroenterology and European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Local
Guidelines for the Use of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for the Treatment of Achalasia
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ISDE Esophageal Achalasia Guidelines (August 2018)
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features that suggest a diagnosis of achalasia in a patient presenting with dysphagia?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What are the current treatment options for achalasia, and how do they differ based on disease severity?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with achalasia to a specialist for further management?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What lifestyle modifications can I recommend to patients with achalasia to help alleviate their symptoms?Updated: 8/16/2025
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