A sudden cramp or tightness in the middle of the chest can have several causes, from minor issues to potentially life-threatening conditions, according to medical experts. Common causes of chest ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • Can you provide any tips for dealing with “jackhammer” esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first ...

Easing esophageal spasmsIn most cases, drinking fluid (tea, water, etc.) as hot as possible without burning yourself will relieve painful esophageal spasms in seconds. —Yanina M. Benikova, MD, ...

Achalasia is the best understood example of an esophageal motility disorder and characterized by esophageal aperistalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. The histopathology ...

Researchers sought to determine the effect of long-term opioid exposure on esophageal motility, using a large cohort. Dysphagia occurs in nearly 2 of 3 individuals receiving treatment with opioids and ...

Learn about the 6 foods that are the most common triggers of EoE, and how to avoid them without sacrificing flavor. Food allergies and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) go hand in hand. In short: “EoE is ...

Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing usually indicates some disorder of the esophagus. An accurate, detailed history can suggest the cause of dysphagia and can enable the physician to define the cause ...