Esophageal spasm
Esophageal spasm is a disorder of motility of the esophagus. There are two types of esophageal spasm:
* Diffuse or distal esophageal spasm (DES), where there is uncoordinated esophageal contractions
* Nutcracker esophagus (NE) also known as hypertensive peristalsis, where the contractions are coordinated but with an excessive amplitude. Both conditions are linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). DES and nutcracker esophagus present similarly and can may require esophageal manometry for differentiation.
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Esophageal spasm
Esophageal spasm is a disorder of motility of the esophagus. There are two types of esophageal spasm:
* Diffuse or distal esophageal spasm (DES), where there is uncoordinated esophageal contractions
* Nutcracker esophagus (NE) also known as hypertensive peristalsis, where the contractions are coordinated but with an excessive amplitude. Both conditions are linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). DES and nutcracker esophagus present similarly and can may require esophageal manometry for differentiation.
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Esophageal spasm is a disorder ...... gus but can cause severe pain.
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Esophageal spasm is a disorder ...... manometry for differentiation.
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