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oesophageal spasms (medicine)


oesophageal spasms


A disorder characterised by episodic contractions of the oesophagus. The oesophageal spasms fail to effectively propel food to the stomach.

Symptoms may be confused with angina. Common symptoms include chest pains, epigastric pain, heartburn, pain on swallowing and difficulty swallowing.

Treatment includes the use of sublingual nitroglycerin and calcium channel blockers.