An esophageal spasm occurs when the esophageal muscles contract abnormally. This is often triggered by eating and can cause chest pain. Esophageal spasm symptoms can resemble those of a heart attack, ...

"Oh, my aching back!" Everyone has uttered these words at some point, in response to the sharp, sudden pain that comes with back spasms. This article will explore the causes of back spasms, their ...

WE all do it – push away a niggling pain, smear of blood or embarassing fluid during intimacy, terrified or “ruining the mood ...

Tight and rigid muscles are often the result of injury. Sometimes, muscle tightness and rigidity can occur with other symptoms, such as muscle pain and spasms, or reduced mobility. Mild muscle ...

Infantile spasms are sudden seizures occurring in brief clusters, often lasting just a few seconds. The symptoms of infantile spasms can range from mild head nodding to more intense movements like ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Proctalgia fugax causes short ...

Researchers sought to determine the effect of long-term opioid exposure on esophageal motility, using a large cohort. Dysphagia occurs in nearly 2 of 3 individuals receiving treatment with opioids and ...

Blepharospasm describes a condition where a person experiences an involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the eyelid. “Blepharo” refers to the eyelids, while “spasm” describes twitching of the ...

I quit eating milk products, and my symptoms almost immediately disappeared.