A member asked:

Sometimes when i drink milkshakes or have ice cream etc. i get a tight chest. it isn't bad, just a bit uncomfortable. why does this happen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Esophageal spasm: similar to "brain freeze"- caused by constriction of the esophagus from ingestion of very cold or iced drinks.

Answered 8/5/2020

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