Question 1

i've got cardiospasm. now what?

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Cardiospasm?: This is not a medical term so i'm not sure what you have, but if you mean "coronary artery spasm, "  the treatment is calcium channel blockers and nitrates.

Question 2

what's a simple way to say what cardiospasm really is?

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Temporary narrowing: Temporary narrowing of blood vessel to heart causing  obstruction  of blood flow and chest pain.  Usually resolves with nitroglycerine.  The condition is called prinzmetal angina and is diagnosed by abnormal ekg showing st segment elevation when you are having chest pain but resolved within a few minutes, .

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: cardiospasm?

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Cardiospasm: Cardiospasm =  regurgitation or difficulty swallowing due to lack of relaxation of  muscle fibers in lower end of  esophagus.

Question 4

what symptoms do people with cardiospasm usually have?

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Chest pain: "cardiospasm" usually refers to spasm of the esophagus, which can produce chest pain very similar to the pain of a heart attack. It is often a diagnosis only made when heart attack has been ruled out by testing. Clues can be trouble swallowing or relation of the pain to meals.  It is wiser to be safe than sorry and be checked promptly.

Question 5

do natural remedies for cardiospasm work?

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Cardio Spasm: Are you talking about coronary artery spasm? If not, i don't know what you are referring to...
Either way, natural remedies may work... If you are willing to take a chance and find out for yourself..
Unfortunately there are no objective, scientific studies demonstrating such efficacy. One life, one chance, the choice is yours!

Question 6

i was diagnosed with acid reflux for over a decade and now i have achalasia type 3.could acid reflux have caused it?

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It certainly could: have contributed. Although there is no specific known cause for this problem it would not be surprising if we eventually identified a causative factor related to chronic reflux and associated inflammatory response.

Question 7

how achalasia can cause breathing difficulties? please suggest exercises that'll help the food to go down to stomach if someone is having achalasia.

Accepted Answer

Esophageal achalasia: is the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle to relax, resulting in retention of food/fluid in the esophagus, and regurgitation.  Primary achalasia, the most common form, has no known cause.  Unfortunately, the smooth muscle is not under voluntary control, so exercise won't help.  Treatment can include lifestyle changes, medication, dilatation, or surgery.  You need to talk to your doc.

Question 8

i have just been diagnosed with achalasia now a long wait to see consultant. can you confirm what could cause this and the likely treatment? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Achalasia is a poorly understood condition affecting esophageal motility and swallowing. Majority of cases an immediate cause cannot be found, it has to do with the nervous wiring of the esophagus. Rarediseases.org has reliable information and resources to review.

Question 9

can achalasia cause me to spit blood?

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No: Achalasia can cause you to spit up in digested food but not blood.  Get evaluated asap.

Question 10

can sleep apnea cause achalasia?

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R/O OSA: WHATEVER POSITION IS MORE COMFORTABLE.   OSA  can be suggested with underling obesity/small oral airway/collar size&gt;18. The definitive test is a PSG with split night/CPAP titration. I would request copy of sleep study and get a second opinion if you are not satisfied with the options. CPAP can be difficult to tolerate. ENT FOR UPP EVAL.VS HYOID SUSPENSION . NO CORELATION WITH ACHALASIAIA

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