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What Causes Esophageal Spasms?
Question: My esophagus seems to be in a spasm of some kind. Nothing will go down, liquid or solid, not even saliva. I have to spit it up every 15 minutes or so. No pain, just refuses to let anything go down. My email is YYYY@YYYY or YYYY@YYYY .
Brief Answer:
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for sending the query.
I recommend that you go to your local emergency room as soon as possible.
This is a medical emergency as it sounds like you have developed an obstruction in your esophagus.
This can sometimes be treated with a procedure to inspect the esophagus and clear the obstruction, dilate a stricture. It may be necessary for them to admit you to the hospital for an appropriate workup.
Thanks again for sending the query.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for sending the query.
I recommend that you go to your local emergency room as soon as possible.
This is a medical emergency as it sounds like you have developed an obstruction in your esophagus.
This can sometimes be treated with a procedure to inspect the esophagus and clear the obstruction, dilate a stricture. It may be necessary for them to admit you to the hospital for an appropriate workup.
Thanks again for sending the query.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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