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What is A patient complains of intermittent dysphagia, which is equal for both solids and liquids, which is the most common cause: and explain in detail?
Ans. (c) DESRef: Bailey and Love 27h edition, Page 1099Diffuse Esophageal Spasm:* Intermittent dysphagia with chest pain is a symptom of Diffuse Esophageal spasm.* Slow progressive dysphagia is seen in achalasia for both solids and liquids but more for liquids.Other causes of intermittent dysphagia:* Zenker diverticulum* Schatzki ring* Esophagitis