Esophageal spasm: Difference between revisions
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*Squeezing or tightening pain in the chest | |||
*Can have associated [[dysphagia]] +/- [[globus sensation]] | |||
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Revision as of 20:04, 7 October 2021
Background
- Strong spasms of the musculature of the esophagus that can last minutes to hours and mimic the chest pain of angina
Clinical Features
- Squeezing or tightening pain in the chest
- Can have associated dysphagia +/- globus sensation