Esophageal motility disorders involve dysfunction of the esophagus that causes symptoms such as dysphagia, heartburn, and chest pain. (See also Overview of Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders.) Primary esophageal causes of dysmotility include. Achalasia. Distal esophageal spasm. Eosinophilic esophagitis
Esophageal spasm; Dysphagia (difficulty with swallowing); Mild to moderate Medical treatments for esophageal dysmotility. Treatment depends on the
Dysphagia: Esophageal dysmotility and aspiration have been associated with antipsychotic drug use. Antipsychotic drugs, including UZEDY, should
Dysphagia: Esophageal dysmotility and aspiration have been associated with antipsychotic drug use. Antipsychotic drugs, including UZEDY, should
Dysphagia: Esophageal dysmotility and aspiration have been associated with antipsychotic drug use. Antipsychotic drugs, including UZEDY, should
Dysphagia: Esophageal dysmotility and aspiration have been associated with antipsychotic drug use. Antipsychotic drugs, including UZEDY, should
Other potential causes of esophageal dysmotility include nerve damage, certain medications, autoimmune disorders, and structural abnormalities in the esophagus. In some cases, the condition may be idiopathic, meaning that the exact cause is unknown. Esophageal dysmotility can have a significant impact on the normal functioning of the esophagus.
Drugs that may induce dysphagia: Drugs that may cause mucosal injury and/or decreased esophageal muscle tone:Muscle relaxants (esophageal dysmotility, reflux).
by JE Mackey 2024 Cited by 19In our patient, esophageal dysmotility along with the distortion of esophageal anatomy probably combined to slow the esophageal transit time of
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