Progressive dysphagia — becoming increasingly difficult to swallow over time — combined with rapid or sustained weight loss are warning signs that can appear not only in achalasia but also in serious conditions such as esophageal cancer. If you have these symptoms, specialized investigations including upper endoscopy and imaging must be completed before traditional Korean medicine treatment to confirm the cause and rule out esophageal cancer.

Oriental Medicine Clinic Perspective

It is our principle that traditional Korean medicine adjunct therapy proceeds only after dangerous causes have been safely ruled out. At Dongjedang, when such warning signs are present, we do not rush into adjunct treatment but instead recommend evaluation at a medical institution capable of performing the necessary specialized investigations. Ensuring safety first is the correct order of care.