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What are the most common symptoms of esophageal spasm?
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Chest pain: It can feel like heartburn, but many people describe a pain that is similar to "angina" (which is just latin for strangling). An unpleasant squeezing or tightness in the chest. It's sometimes relieved by a belch, or antacids. Drugs like nitrates and calcium channel blockers are also effective, but not uniformly so. Sometimes antidepressants (yes, those!) work to reduce the spasms.
Answered 5/1/2018
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Chest pain: First the patient should be ruled out for coronary artery disease. Esophageal spasm can result in diffuse chest pain. Stress and cold liquids can worsen symptoms.
Answered 5/1/2018
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