An esophageal spasm occurs when the esophageal muscles contract abnormally. (These muscles are located in the esophagus, the tube that carries food to the stomach.) Often triggered by eating, these ...

There is not good correlation between esophageal symptoms and objective evidence of esophageal dysfunction in patients with scleroderma. As many as 40% are asymptomatic despite demonstrable esophageal ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Dear Dr. Gott: About once a month, I get esophageal spasms, diagnosed as such by my doctor. Can you tell me what causes the spasms, how they could be prevented and what to do when they occur? I know ...

As people learned about the death of comedian Bob Saget, many close to him suggested that a donation to research into a medical condition his sister suffered with and died from would be a fitting ...