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Esophageal Spasm Definition
Common names:
  • Esophageal Muscle Spasms
  • Esophageal Spasm
  • Muscle Spasms Esophagus
  • Spasms Esophageal
A person with esophageal spasms has abnormal contractions of the muscles in the esophagus. Normally, the esophageal muscles contract in a organized way, in order to propel food down the esophagus. Spasms of the esophageal muscles can prevent food from entering the stomach. Images

About 1 out of 1,000 people in the US have esophageal spasm. Most people are able to maintain proper nutrition with treatment.

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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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