Esophageal spasm
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Background
- Strong spasms of the musculature of the esophagus that can last minutes to hours and mimic the chest pain of angina
Clinical Features
- Squeezing or tightening pain in the chest
- Can have associated dysphagia +/- globus sensation
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- Unclear what causes esophageal spasm. Possibly related to food intolerance. Can be triggered by eating hot or cold drinks/food.