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2. Esophageal spasm - Wikipedia

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   Esophageal spasm is a disorder of motility of the esophagus. [2] There are two types of esophageal spasm: [2] 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.

3. Cricopharyngeal spasm - Wikipedia

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   Antispasmodic medicines (immediate benefit) Nifedipine, in small doses (2x 5 mg per day, 10 mg per day in slow release or as much as the blood pressure allows it), can be prescribed in an attempt to provide a first relief, by blocking the esophageal spasms that may be involved and reduce the reflux going up to the throat.

4. Diffuse esophageal spasm - Wikipedia

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   Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), also known as distal esophageal spasm, is a condition characterized by uncoordinated contractions of the esophagus, which may cause difficulty swallowing or regurgitation. In some cases, it may cause symptoms such as chest pain, similar to heart disease. In many cases, the cause of DES remains unknown.

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6. Hyoscine butylbromide - Wikipedia

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   Hyoscine butylbromide, also known as scopolamine butylbromide [4] and sold under the brandname Buscopan among others, [5] is an anticholinergic medication used to treat abdominal pain, esophageal spasms, bladder spasms, biliary colic, [6] and renal colic. [7] [8] It is also used to improve excessive respiratory secretions at the end of life. [9]

7. Takeda's treatment becomes first oral therapy for esophageal ...

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   Takeda's treatment will be available in stick packs of 2 milligram doses by the end of February, the company said. The company has set wholesale acquisition cost for the therapy, given twice daily ...

8. Esophageal motility disorder - Wikipedia

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   An esophageal motility disorder (EMD) is any medical disorder resulting from dysfunction of the coordinated movement of esophagus, which causes dysphagia (i.e. difficulty in swallowing, regurgitation of food). [1] Primary motility disorders are: [1] Achalasia; Diffuse esophageal spasm; Nutcracker esophagus; Hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter

9. Retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   The cricopharyngeus muscle is also described as the upper esophageal sphincter. It is a circular muscle at the base of the throat, behind the larynx. The muscle is closed (actively contracting) at all times and opens for swallowing or to allow relief of pressure in the esophagus via burping or vomiting. In R-CPD, the swallowing function of the ...