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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Esophageal spasms
  1. Esophageal spasms are abnormal contractions of the muscles in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the ... The cause of esophageal spasm is unknown. Very hot or very cold foods may trigger spasms in some people.
  2. The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus or food pipe. Achalasia makes it harder for the esophagus ...
  3. ... do not effectively move food to the stomach ( esophageal spasm )
  4. ... a problem with the esophagus, such as: Achalasia Esophageal spasms Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Inflammation of the esophagus ...
  5. ... the body. The "R", stands for Raynaud's phenomenon, spasm of blood vessels in the fingers or toes in response to cold or stress. The "E" represents esophageal dysmotility, which can cause difficulty in swallowing. The "S" ...
  6. ... esophagus and stomach meet (called Schatzki ring ). Abnormal spasms ... an esophageal stricture. This may be due to radiation, chemicals, ...
  7. ... include: Difficulty walking Impaired intellectual function ... called a flapping tremor or asterixis) Unsteady walking ( ataxia )
  8. A hiccup is an unintentional movement (spasm) of the diaphragm, the muscle at the base of the lungs. The spasm is followed by quick closing of the vocal cords. ...
  9. ... risk of cancer ( Barrett esophagus ) Bronchospasm (irritation and spasm of the airways due to acid) Long-term ( ...
  10. ... sweating Low blood pressure ( hypotension ) Slow heartbeat ( bradycardia ) Spasm of the larynx (laryngospasm)
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