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Results 1 - 10 of 16 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. Muscle or nerve problems in ...
  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. Esophagus Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow ...
  4. GERD (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when a muscle at the end of your ...
  5. ... do not effectively move food to the stomach ( esophageal spasm )
  6. ... a problem with the esophagus, such as: Achalasia Esophageal spasms Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Inflammation of the esophagus ...
  7. ... 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" ...
  8. ... esophagus and stomach meet (called Schatzki ring ). Abnormal spasms ... an esophageal stricture. This may be due to radiation, chemicals, ...
  9. ... class of medications called anticholinergics. It relieves muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract by blocking the activity ... rectum); an enlarged prostate (prostatic hyperplasia); difficulty urinating; esophageal reflux (heartburn); a blockage in the gastrointestinal tract; ...
  10. 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. ...
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