Question 1

what are esophageal spasms?

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Let  me explain: Esophageal spasms are painful muscle contractions that affect your esophagus, the hollow tube between your throat and your stomach. Esophageal spasms can feel like sudden, severe chest pain that lasts from a few minutes to hours.

Question 2

what is good for ?esophageal spasms?

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A few tricks: Meds such as antacids, ca channel blockers, nitrates. Avoid food at extreme temps ie hot or cold. Chew food well with small portions.

Question 3

what does it mean to have esophageal spasms?

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Painful contractions: Esophageal spasm is the painful, simultaneous contraction of the musculature of the esophagus.  These muscles generally contract in a peristaltic motion to move a food or liquid bolus from the mouth to the stomach.  In some cases the entire esophagus can contract vigorously at the same time leading to chest pain and swallowing difficulty.  The most common cause is gastroesophageal reflux (gerd).

Question 4

am i having esophageal spasms? how could you diagnose me?

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Exam and tests: Diagnosis is with esophageal manometry. Treatment depends on the cause. You should see your doctor.

Question 5

what are some meds or procedures that can help stop esophageal spasms? please help!

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Dietand meds: Nexium (esomeprazole) and antacids used to minimize reflux esophagitis which is associated with esophageal spasm.  Gerds is exacerbated by smoking and poor diet.  Correction of these causes with proper medication should minimize spasm

Question 6

how is esophageal spasm treated?

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See below: If esophageal spasms are not controlled with acid suppression alone, calcium channel blockers and nitrates are often used with varying success.

Question 7

has anyone heard of esophageal spasm?

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Yes: It is when the waves of peristalsis (swallowing muscle movements) occur simultaneously.

Question 8

what does an esophageal spasm feel like?

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Chest pain: Des that is diffuse esophageal spasms present as chest pain  and or dysphagia.

Question 9

can lorazepam help with esophageal spasms?

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Not usual treatment: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine prescribed most frequently for anxiety, can be prescribed for spasm of muscles that are controlled by the central nervous system. It is not likely to work for esophageal spasms. If it is seemingly being prescribed for this purpose, it is worthwhile checking with prescriber, as there could well be a good reason for it.  If not prescribed at this time, don't ask for it.

Question 10

is there anything that  works for esophageal spasms?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If esophageal spasm is caused by acid reflux then antacids may help. Sometimes calcium channel blockers and nitrates. Botox injections have been used in severe cases.

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