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Medical Conditions - Esophageal Motility Disorders

Esophageal motility disorder is difficulty in swallowing and pain on swallowing. Diffuse esophageal spasm, achalasia, systemic sclerosis, etc., are the cause of esophageal motility disorder. They cause food regurgitation, heartburn, anxiety, weight loss, chest pain, food getting stuck in the chest, etc. Treatment is done to relieve symptoms and prevent prognosis. They help in relaxing the muscles.

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Food gets stuck in my throat. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get an endoscopy done to rule out any motility disorder of the esophagus, the food pipe, as your food gets stuck while entering the stomach.

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What causes nausea and abdominal pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You could be suffering from intermittent diffuse esophageal spasm. In simpler terms, it is a functional disorder where the motility of your gut is slightly impaired.

What difficulties does esophageal dysmotility cause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and understand your concern. I will review your case history and will get back to you in a short time.

Why am I facing spasms in the middle portion of the chest?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. I am sorry for the discomfort you are having.

I feel heaviness in my chest and throat after eating. Is this due to H.pylori infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, the symptoms you mention seems to be due to esophageal (food pipe) problem. However, the H.

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