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Esophageal spasm
A condition characterized by painful, abnormal muscle contractions that occur within the esophagus (the narrow, muscular tube that transports food and drink to the stomach).
Is a type of:Esophageal disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | |||||
Preteen6-13 | |||||
Teenager14-18 | |||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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