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| '''For patient information click [[Diffuse esophageal spasm (patient information)|here]]'''
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| | Nutcracker esophagus]] |
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| '''''Synonyms and keywords:''''' corkscrew esophagus, DES
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| ==Overview==
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| '''Diffuse esophageal spasm''' is a condition in which uncoordinated contractions of the [[esophagus]] occur resulting in intense [[chest pain]] and pain with swallowing ([[dysphagia]]).
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| ==Pathosphysiology==
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| Esophageal spasm is thought to result from [[motility]] disorders of the esophagus. These spasms do not propel food effectively to the stomach. It can cause [[dysphagia]], [[regurgitation]] and [[chest pain]].
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| ==Risk Factors and Provoking Factors==
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| It's been reported that very cold or hot beverages can trigger an esophageal spasm. Of note, it has also been reported that rapid swallowing of a liquid often provides immediate relief.
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| ==Diagnosis==
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| ===Barium Swallow===
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| The condition is sometimes referred to as '''corkscrew esophagus''', due to a characteristic appearance of the esophagus as a corkscrew on [[barium swallow]] x-rays.
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| ==Treatment==
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| Several drugs, including [[nitroglycerin]] and [[calcium channel blocker]]s are used to treat this condition.
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| ==See also==
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| *[[Nutcracker esophagus]]
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| ==External links==
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| * [http://rad.usuhs.mil/medpix/medpix.html?mode=single&recnum=1653 Barium swallow images of DES]
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| * [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000289.htm MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Esophageal Spasm]
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| [[pl:Rozlany skurcz przełyku]]
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| [[Category:Gastroenterology]]
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| [[Category:Emergency medicine]]
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