Dear Dr. Roach: Can you provide any tips for dealing with “jackhammer” esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first attack of these dreadfully painful spasms, which lasted for about 30 minutes ...

An esophageal spasm occurs when the esophageal muscles contract abnormally. (These muscles are located in the esophagus, the tube that carries food to the stomach.) Often triggered by eating, these ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My daughter suffers terribly from esophageal spasms. She is currently taking Ativan, Bentyl, Pepcid and sometimes Ultram. She has suffered for two years. It is unbearable, and she just ...

Researchers sought to determine the effect of long-term opioid exposure on esophageal motility, using a large cohort. Dysphagia occurs in nearly 2 of 3 individuals receiving treatment with opioids and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old woman. For many years, or even decades (but infrequently, like every few months), I have experienced sudden chest pressure or tightness while eating my evening meal.

DEAR DR. GOTT: About once a month, I get esophageal spasms, diagnosed as such by my doctor. The pain actually mimics that of a heart attack, with pain across my chest and back. It lasts about 20 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Can you provide any tips for dealing with ''jackhammer'' esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first attack of these dreadfully painful spasms, which lasted for about 30 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Can you provide any tips for dealing with “jackhammer” esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first attack of these dreadfully painful spasms, which lasted for about 30 minutes ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: Can you provide any tips for dealing with “jackhammer” esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first attack of these dreadfully painful spasms, which lasted for about 30 minutes ...