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Esophageal spasm - Symptom
Alternative Names
Diffuse esophageal spasm; Spasm of the esophagus
Symptoms:
- Difficulty swallowing or pain with swallowing
- Heartburn
- Pain in the chest or upper abdomen
Signs and tests:
An esophagogram shows irregular contractions of the esophagus. Esophageal manometry shows esophageal spasms.
- Reviewed last on: 7/28/2006
- Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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