Why Does Esophageal Spasm Cause Chest Pain?
This is a condition resulting from motility disorders of the esophagus ranging from absent
Diffuse
With time, this disorder may evolve into
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Esophageal spasm
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Esophageal spasms are abnormal contractions of the muscles in the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). These spasms... Read more »
Esophagitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Esophagitis is the inflammation of the esophagus (the muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach).The two principal types of... Read more »
Esophagitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food through the chest, from the mouth to the stomach. Normally you don't feel it except... Read more »
Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia repair
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia repair is surgery to repair two birth defects in your esophagus and trachea. Your esophagus is the... Read more »
Barrett's Esophagus
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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