Q Will herbal medicine and acupuncture completely cure achalasia? I want to solve it with Korean medicine alone, without surgery.
A Honestly, the main treatment for achalasia is a specialized procedure such as balloon dilation or myotomy. Korean medicine does not replace the procedure but plays a supportive role in easing swallowing discomfort and stomach unease; opening the blocked entrance with Korean medicine alone, without a procedure, is hard to expect.
Detailed Answer
Because achalasia is a structural and motor problem of the esophageal entrance, procedures that widen it with a balloon (balloon dilation) or cut the muscle (myotomy/POEM) are the fundamental treatment. Korean medicine treatment does not replace these. Its accurate place is as a supportive means to aid swallowing function and nutritional status when a procedure is difficult or when discomfort remains after one.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The strength of Korean medicine lies in aiding appetite and vitality that have dropped around the time of a procedure and soothing the discomfort of regurgitation to make daily life comfortable. We clearly explain its role as a supportive treatment without exaggeration, and if the main treatment is needed, we recommend the procedure first.
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