Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Barium meal found esophagus spasm there is controversy on taking calcium channel blockers would propranolol work?or endoscopic myotomy better choice?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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
241 views
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
231 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can barium swallow miss esophagus spasms or diffuse spasms I did it yesterday it was normally still have chest pain and throat pain, all cardiac work was fine I have GERD and taking Nexium (esomeprazole) ?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Barium swallow found a large, abnormally shaped mass in esophagus- & narrowing of esoph. wall but blood work normal- rules out cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
ENT diagnosed LPR Barium meal saw Primary peristaltic wave mild spasm Chronic burp more than average GP advised Endoscopy againWhy As result good 2015?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Diagnosed with Primary peristaltic wave mild spasm after Barium Meal. Prognosis ?Are there other hospital tests that benefit to help best treatment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I recently treated from h pylory. My endoscopic report is normal. I still feel burning or pressure like feeling in esophagus after meal specially in les in upright position and ues in lying position. I can not eat enough because of this problem. What is m
I don't have an appetite. I hardly eat one meal for the day, what do I do . I had surgery on my asophagus 20 years ago and take a lot of Tums (calcium carbonate) now because of asid reflux . I just don't feel like eating what do I do.
Treatment suggestions for very symptomatic Inappropriate Sinus Tach? No success at 25-50mg: diltiazem(calcium chan. blocker), atenolol + propranolol.
Does Propranolol at a low dose interact with Apple Cider Vinegar? I take 1 table spoon with 8oz of water before a evening meal for GERD .What other drugs interact with Apple Cider Vinegar?
Is it ok to take propranolol after a heavy meal ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
