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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.
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If severe: Botox injection has helped some in severe cases, unresponsive to conventional remedies. Impipramine & trazadone have been tried with varying degrees of success. Dicyclomine and sildenafil (viagra) has also been used. There are non-medicinal/procedural options as well.
Answered 6/25/2014
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