Esophageal Spasm (Including Achalasia and Jackhammer Esophagus) Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is esophageal spasm (including achalasia and jackhammer esophagus)?
This is a cancer of a type of white blood cell in the blood, called a plasma cell. Cancerous cells multiply and "crowd out" other healthy, normal cells. Risk factors include family history of multiple myeloma, older age and male sex.
Symptoms of esophageal spasm (including achalasia and jackhammer esophagus)
Chest pain
Nausea or vomiting
Difficulty swallowing food or water
Sensation of pressure in the chest
Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat
Questions your doctor may ask to check for esophageal spasm (including achalasia and jackhammer esophagus)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose esophageal spasm (including achalasia and jackhammer esophagus)
Do you have any chest pain?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Do you have difficulty swallowing (e.g food or water)?
Do you feel pressure over your chest?
Do you have heartburn?
Treatment for esophageal spasm (including achalasia and jackhammer esophagus)
Medications are prescribed to relax the muscles of the esophagus and relieve painful contractions. Some patients may require botulinum injections into the esophageal muscle to relieve the spasms or surgery as a last resort.
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Reviewed By:
Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
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