Q My food has not been going down for months and I have lost a lot of weight. Can I regain weight and energy?
A Once swallowing recovers and you can eat properly, body weight and vitality will gradually return. However, significant weight loss over a short period is a warning sign that requires thorough investigation, so identifying the cause must come first.
Detailed Answer
When food intake decreases due to achalasia, weight and muscle strength decline, but as swallowing recovers through procedures and dietary management, nutritional status gradually improves. However, rapid or significant weight loss in a short period is a red-flag symptom that requires upper endoscopy and other workup to rule out causes such as esophageal cancer beyond achalasia.
Oriental Medicine Clinic Perspective
Traditional Korean medicine has a strength in supporting reduced digestive and absorptive function and helping restore vitality even with small meals. Before focusing on recovery support, however, we first ensure that the cause of rapid weight loss has been safely identified. If investigations have not yet been completed, we recommend prioritizing them.
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