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Barium meal found esophagus spasm there is controversy on taking calcium channel blockers would propranolol work?or endoscopic myotomy better choice?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Depends on the case: and the judgement of the gastroenterologist managing the case at hand, kindly confer with your gastroenterologist or seek a second opinion, by another expert gastroenterologist if you would, it's your right, wish you well

Answered 12/9/2018

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POEM shown good resu: Esophageal spasms typically not need treatment. . If esophageal spasms interfere with your ability to eat or drink, treatments are avail. Dx:Esophageal Manometry /PHmonitoring . RX-- Medications-BOTOX. Ca Channel Blocker, Viagra --Only help symptoms MYOTOMY- No longterm studies, --Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is usually considered if other Rx does not work-new. minimally invasive RX.

Answered 1/6/2019

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