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Spasm of the Esophagus - Esophageal Spasm
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
- Attribution
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the condition?
Treatment for esophageal spasm may include:
An individual with a hypersensitive esophagus sometimes improves with low doses of medications normally used for depression, such as
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Nitrates can cause headaches and low blood pressure. Calcium channel blockers can cause nausea, constipation, and other side effects. Antidepressants can cause side effects that depend on the medication used.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
No treatment for esophageal spasm is effective for everyone. Often several approaches will be tried before one works. In many cases, the symptoms will improve, but not go away completely.
How is the condition monitored?
The person's symptoms are usually the best guide to how well the treatment for esophageal spasm works. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.