Title: Corkscrew Esophagus Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Headings: Corkscrew Esophagus Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Corkscrew Esophagus Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Content: Corkscrew Esophagus Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Published June 18, 2018 by PUP
Corkscrew Esophagus Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Corkscrew esophagus is a rare disorder of esophageal motility. Esophagus is commonly called food pipe. It is a muscular tube that connects the throat with upper end of stomach. Swallowed food and liquid passes through esophagus into the stomach. Corkscrew esophagus is a type of diffuse esophageal spasm (DES). This condition is characterized by uncoordinated spasm of esophagus. It may lead to difficulty in swallowing solid as well as liquid. Sometimes there is regurgitation of food. Patient suffering from corkscrew esophagus complains of severe pain in chest which often appears similar to angina. The exact cause of corkscrew esophagus is not known.