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What is the difference between esophageal stricture and achalasia and can you prevent any of these condition from developing cancer?
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Both treatable: Both of these conditions are treatable and should be untreated. Visit this site for info on achlasia. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/achalasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352850 Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health.
Answered 9/2/2020
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