Esophageal Spasm
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liquid diet
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Esophageal Spasm Home Care
Home care
for esophageal spasm includes:
Ask your doctor to prescribe your medications in liquid form.
Avoid foods that are difficult to swallow.
Chew food well.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Eat small meals more frequently.
For
difficulty swallowing
:
Eat a soft diet.
Eat a
liquid diet
.
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Esophageal Spasm Home Care: Liquid Diet
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Last Updated: May 29, 2009
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Esophageal Spasm References:
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Kato T, Naiki T, Araki H, Nagaki M, Moriwaki H. Diffuse esophageal spasm. Gastrointest Endosc. 2004 Sep;60(3):428.
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