Question 1

fluoroscopic esophagram shows mildly delayed peristalsis within the mid esophagus. no evidence of stricture or obstructive lesion, or tertiary contractions.small reducible hiatal hernia present. please explain. and what is solution?  thanks a lot drs

Accepted Answer

This is an: essentially NORMAL report and does not explain your symptoms (I do not know your symptoms however OBVIOUSLY they possibly include  difficulty swallowing, food getting stuck, heartburn, regurgitation or some combination of the above!
Next step consult with gastroenterologist specializing 
in the esophagus!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 2

about twice a week, when i eat protein it gets stuck about half way down my esophagus.  it is very painful.  what is happening? i either have to wait for it to slowly make it's way down, as i feel the muscle contractions, or throw up.

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Your : Your symptoms are concerning for an esophageal stricture, which means a narrowing of your esophagus.  This can happen for no reason or sometimes can be caused by another condition.  It is very important that you have evaluation for this, and possibly an endoscopy, which is a test where you are sedated and a physician looks into your esophagus with a scope, in order to make the diagnosis.

Question 3

im suffering from acid reflux and its hurting my esophagus what should i do?

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Drugs don't cure but: Drugs like Prilosec relieve symptoms but have side effects and don't cure. To cure you need to address the underlying causes. See https://tinyurl.com/p88fxjm for detailed info on actual cures that do not require prescriptions. Melatonin  6 mg at bedtime often cures GERD! Herbs can help too- see https://tinyurl.com/y3nys7tm It may be wise to see a holistic/integrative/functional medical doctor.

Question 4

what s a contraction like in last week of pragnancy?

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Contraction: You will feel your abdomen get hard.  A lot of my patients think this is the baby moving.  Hope this helps!

Question 5

23+4 wks w contractions & bleeding, she's been on magnesium & atosiban for 15hrs & had celstone injections. if c/s done chances of baby surviving are?

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Prayers for you: If the doctors say the baby has to be delivered because of un-reassuraing heart tones, etc, you have no choice but to proceed with c-section. I have two friends, each had a 24 weeker, and both of these extreme premie girls are doing well, one is 7 and one is 5 now. Of course, there is no guarantee. Best of luck to you.

Question 6

i had a endoscopy yesterday to check my barretts esophagus. they said my results were good and barretts was undetectable on the endoscopy. can barretts esophagus heal up? she told me to keep the same meds and recheck in a year . thanks?

Accepted Answer

: I find mixed messages as to Barrett's esophagus healing with only medical treatment and diet. Nevertheless it can recur so rechecking in a year or so is reasonable advice.

Question 7

what do contractions feel like?

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Bad menstrual cramps: Labor can take 24 to 36 hours. Early on labor pains feel very much like bad menstrual cramps. It can take 12 to 18 hours to get into active labor. The contractions of active labor are intense and come every 3 to 5 minutes. You usually cannot talk or walk during an active labor contraction.

Question 8

are esophagus spasms dangerous?

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Highly inconvenient : Not life threatening but could indicate significant underlying reflux

Question 9

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 10

i feel something stuck in esophagus?

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Eating: Sometimes ingested items not fully chewed  can get stuck in esophagus. Chicken and fish bones sometimes leave sensation because of scratch in esophagus or pharynx leave stuck sensation. Narrowings (stenoses) of esophagus from surgery, reflux esophagitis, hernia and congenital abnormalities can cause holdup of materials.

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Fluoroscopic esophagram shows mildly delayed peristalsis within the mid esophagus. no evidence of stricture or obstructive lesion, or tertiary contractions.small reducible hiatal hernia present. please explain. and what is solution? thanks a lot drs

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About twice a week, when i eat protein it gets stuck about half way down my esophagus. it is very painful. what is happening? i either have to wait for it to slowly make it's way down, as i feel the muscle contractions, or throw up.

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Im suffering from acid reflux and its hurting my esophagus what should i do?

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What s a contraction like in last week of pragnancy?

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23+4 wks w contractions & bleeding, she's been on magnesium & atosiban for 15hrs & had celstone injections. if c/s done chances of baby surviving are?

A member asked:

I had a endoscopy yesterday to check my barretts esophagus. they said my results were good and barretts was undetectable on the endoscopy. can barretts esophagus heal up? she told me to keep the same meds and recheck in a year . thanks?

A member asked:

What do contractions feel like?

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Are esophagus spasms dangerous?

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What is good for ?esophageal spasms?

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I feel something stuck in esophagus?

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