Esophageal spasm
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Esophageal spasm
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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 dif
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esophageal_spasm
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2024-01-06T20:53:25Z
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