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. Roach: Can you provide any tips for dealing with “jackhammer” esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first attack of these dreadfully painful spasms, which lasted for about 30 minutes ...

SANDESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Urban Meyer is taking medication, feeling "fantastic" and hoping his chest pain is history. Speaking at the Southeastern Conference's annual spring meetings ...

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 ...

Researchers sought to determine the effect of long-term opioid exposure on esophageal motility, using a large cohort. Dysphagia occurs in nearly 2 of 3 individuals receiving treatment with opioids and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old woman. For many years, or even decades (but infrequently, like every few months), I have experienced sudden chest pressure or tightness while eating my evening meal.

Dear Dr. Roach: Can you provide any tips for dealing with ''jackhammer'' esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first attack of these dreadfully painful spasms, which lasted for about 30 ...

Florida coach Urban Meyer is taking medication, feeling ``fantastic'' and hoping his chest pain is history. Speaking at the Southeastern Conference's annual spring meetings Tuesday, Meyer said doctors ...

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SANDESTIN, Fla. – Florida coach Urban Meyer is taking medication, feeling “fantastic” and hoping his chest pain is history. Speaking at the Southeastern Conference’s annual spring meetings Tuesday, ...