Title: Nutcracker Esophagus | Cedars-Sinai
Headings: Nutcracker Esophagus
Nutcracker Esophagus
Overview
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

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Nutcracker Esophagus
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ABOUT DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT
Overview
Nutcracker esophagus is an abnormality in which swallowing contractions are too powerful. In up to half of patients, this condition is caused by gastroesophageal reflux. Symptoms
Symptoms include: Chest pain - Experienced by most patients with nutcracker esophagus, chest pain may feel the same as the pain produced by a heart attack. Dsyphagia - This is characterized by the sensation of food getting stuck under the breast bone. Heartburn - This is a burning sensation under the breastbone. Diagnosis
In confirming this condition, a doctor will do certain tests, including: Esophageal manometry. This test identifies the excessively powerful swallowing contractions.