Oesophageal spasm: An oesophageal spasm is incoordinated contraction of the muscles in the esophagus which carries food from the mouth to the stomach. The muscles contract simultaneously instead of a rhythmic successive motion. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Oesophageal spasm is available below.
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Prognosis for Oesophageal spasm: Different approaches work for different people. Often the symptoms may improve but not completely disappear.
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