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Esophageal Spasm

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  1. See Also
    1. Esophageal Dysmotility
  2. Pathophysiology
    1. Waves of peristalsis occur simultaneously
    2. Peristalsis preserved to some extent
  3. Diagnosis
    1. Esophageal manometry
  4. Management: Treat underlying cause for spasm
    1. Medications may be ineffective
    2. Reflux Esophagitis
      1. Antisecretory therapy (e.g. Proton Pump Inhibitor)
    3. Mood Disorder
      1. Reassurance
      2. Antidepressants
      3. Anxiolytics
      4. Tricyclic Antidepressants
    4. Achalasia
      1. Balloon Esophageal Dilatation
      2. Cardiomyotomy
      3. Botulinum toxin
    5. Other Medications
      1. Nitroglycerin
      2. Calcium Channel Blockers
  5. References
    1. Bennett (2001) BMJ 323:794

Esophageal spasm (C0014863)

Definition (MSH)A hypermotility disorder of the ESOPHAGUS that is characterized by spastic non-peristaltic responses to SWALLOWING; CHEST PAIN; and DYSPHAGIA.
ConceptsDisease or Syndrome (T047)
ICD9530.5
EnglishDiffuse Esophageal Spasm, Diffuse Esophageal Spasms, Diffuse oesophageal spasm, Diffuse spasm of esophagus, Diffuse spasm of oesophagus, Esophageal Spasm, ESOPHAGEAL SPASM DIFFUSE, Esophageal Spasms, Esophagism, Esophagospasm, Oesophageal spasm, Oesophagism, OESOPHAGOSPASM, SPASM ESOPHAGEAL, Spasm of esophagus, Spasm of oesophagus
Spanishesofagismo, esofagoespasmo, espasmo de esófago, espasmo de esofago, espasmo difuso del esófago, espasmo difuso del esofago, espasmo esofágico, espasmo esofagico
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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