Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD An esophageal spasm occurs when the esophageal muscles contract abnormally. (These ...

Also known as nutcracker esophagus or distal or diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), esophageal spasm is a rare disorder affecting about 1 in 100,000 people. It isn't a life-threatening health issue ...

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is among a limited number of health care centers in the Midwest – and the nation – with a dedicated esophageal treatment center. Since the center’s ...

Although the reason is not entirely clear, it could be explained by the anatomy of the esophagus. The esophagus enters the right side of the stomach, so sleeping on the left side keeps acid away ...

Lockjaw that lasts for longer than a few days can affect your overall health. Complications of persistent lockjaw include: Lockjaw occurs because a muscle remains in its active position and cannot ...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Deep learning analysis can be used to detect epileptic spasms (ES) from smartphone home videos of young children, according to a study presented at the ...

2). Continue gentle passage down the esophagus. Check correct placement of the tube by feeling for the distal tip at the level of the thoracic inlet. Attach the syringe to the tube and slowly ...

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The following is a summary of “Evolution of Medical and Community Resource Services Within a Student-Run Clinic Following COVID-19 Pandemic,” published in the December 2024 issue of Primary Care by ...

Tight or weak muscles: Your feet have many muscles that help them move. If these muscles become weak or tight, they can cause toe cramps. Toe cramps can also be caused by muscle spasms in another part ...