The following features are indicative of Oesophageal Spasm:
squeezing pain
difficulty in swallowing
regurgitation
achalasia
dysphagia
noncardiac chest pain
heartburn
globus pharyngis
It is possible that Oesophageal Spasm shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Oesophageal Spasm
The following are the most common causes of Oesophageal Spasm:
abnormal functioning of nerves
Risk Factors for Oesophageal Spasm
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Oesophageal Spasm:
high blood pressure
anxiety
depression
drinking red wine
consuming very hot or very cold foods or drinks
ages of 60 and 80
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Prevention of Oesophageal Spasm
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Oesophageal Spasm. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid very hot or very cold foods
Occurrence of Oesophageal Spasm
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Oesophageal Spasm cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Oesophageal Spasm can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Oesophageal Spasm can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Oesophageal Spasm
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Oesophageal Spasm:
Endoscopy: To rule out esophageal diseases
X-ray: To see the images of esophagus
Esophageal manometry: To check the muscle contractions in esophagus
Esophageal pH monitoring: To check the acid reflux
Doctor for Diagnosis of Oesophageal Spasm
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Oesophageal Spasm:
Gastroenterologist
Complications of Oesophageal Spasm if untreated
Yes, Oesophageal Spasm causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Oesophageal Spasm is left untreated:
the condition may not respond to treatment
Procedures for Treatment of Oesophageal Spasm
The following procedures are used to treat Oesophageal Spasm:
Surgery: To weaken esophageal contractions
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM): To cure the contraction of oesophagus
Self-care for Oesophageal Spasm
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Oesophageal Spasm:
avoid the foods that cause esophageal spasm
choose food that is warm or cool
find ways to control stress
suck a peppermint lozenge
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Oesophageal Spasm
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Oesophageal Spasm:
Suck a peppermint lozenge: Peppermint oil helps in easing esophageal spasms
Acupuncture: Helps in coping with the disease
Massage and relaxation techniques: Helps in lowering the pain
Patient Support for Treatment of Oesophageal Spasm
The following actions may help Oesophageal Spasm patients:
Stay connected to friends and family: Provides support network for you during treatment
Join a support group: Share the feelings with people who are facing the same challenges as you are, helps in coping with the disease
Time for Treatment of Oesophageal Spasm
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Oesophageal Spasm to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 1 - 3 months
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Oesophageal Spasm.