DEAR DR. GOTT: About once a month, I get esophageal spasms, diagnosed as such by my doctor. The pain actually mimics that of a heart attack, with pain across my chest and back. It lasts about 20 ...

Picture this scenario – you’re sitting at dinner when suddenly you feel intense chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a sense of impending doom. Your first thought is heart attack, so you rush to the ...

Easing esophageal spasmsIn most cases, drinking fluid (tea, water, etc.) as hot as possible without burning yourself will relieve painful esophageal spasms in seconds. —Yanina M. Benikova, MD, ...

A sudden cramp or tightness in the middle of the chest can have several causes, from minor issues to potentially life-threatening conditions, according to medical experts. Common causes of chest ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • My daughter suffers terribly from esophageal spasms. She is currently taking Ativan, Bentyl, Pepcid and ...

Achalasia is the best understood example of an esophageal motility disorder and characterized by esophageal aperistalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. The histopathology ...

Dear Dr. Gott: About once a month, I get esophageal spasms, diagnosed as such by my doctor. Can you tell me what causes the spasms, how they could be prevented and what to do when they occur? I know ...