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What Are The Symptoms Of Nutcracker Esophagus?
What is Nutcracker esophagus? What are the signs and symptoms? I have had an occasional squeezing pain in my upper torso that happens at random times. I saw some of the symptoms of Nutcracker esophagus, and I believe that is my issue. Thank you in advance for your help!
Tue, 3 Mar 2020
Hi
Nutcracker esophagus, or hypertensive peristalsis, is a disorder of the movement of the esophagus characterized by contractions in the smooth muscle of the esophagus in a normal sequence but at an excessive amplitude or duration.
The main symptom of nutcracker esophagus is painful swallowing. You may have other symptoms as well, including: sudden and severe chest pain that can last for several minutes or occur on and off for hours,trouble swallowing.
Your symptoms are less likely to be associated with nutcracker esophagus and may be related to neuropathic or muscular pain.Other associated symptoms if described ,will be useful in arriving at a diagnosis.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
Nutcracker esophagus, or hypertensive peristalsis, is a disorder of the movement of the esophagus characterized by contractions in the smooth muscle of the esophagus in a normal sequence but at an excessive amplitude or duration.
The main symptom of nutcracker esophagus is painful swallowing. You may have other symptoms as well, including: sudden and severe chest pain that can last for several minutes or occur on and off for hours,trouble swallowing.
Your symptoms are less likely to be associated with nutcracker esophagus and may be related to neuropathic or muscular pain.Other associated symptoms if described ,will be useful in arriving at a diagnosis.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
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