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Esophageal spasm
A condition characterized by painful, abnormal muscle contractions that occur within the esophagus (the narrow, muscular tube that transports food and drink to the stomach).
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Miserable almost every time I eat. Possible esophageal spasms and bloated. Any possible relief from this? Please help!
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What should I do about esophageal spasms? Is there a specialist in this area? My gastroenterologist had not been helpful.
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My lover has just been diagnosed with diffuse esophageal spasm. I am worried but she acts like it is not a problem. Who can tell me what it means?
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I have Esophageal Spasm is Nifedipine er 30Mg good to take for it? That's what my Dr gave me. I just want a second opinion.
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Since endoscopy with EMR for Barrett's with dysplasia, have had apparent esophageal spasms. 1 week s/p f/u endo c dilation. Still spasm, what now?
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