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Esophageal spasm - Symptom

Alternative Names

Diffuse esophageal spasm; Spasm of the esophagus

Symptoms:

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.