Title: Esophageal dysmotility - MediGoo - Health Medical Tests | Information
Headings: Esophageal dysmotility
Esophageal dysmotility
Esophageal dysmotility: Description, Causes and Risk Factors:
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Content: In some cases, a hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter can paradoxically occur in the setting of reflux disease. If the lower esophageal sphincter tone is too low, uncontrolled reflux of gastric contents may occur. Other than in the setting of GERD, this finding may occur with some connective tissue disorders, such as scleroderma. Esophageal dysmotility disorder may also be the result of the build-up of scar tissue in the esophagus. Symptoms: These problems can lead to symptoms such as chest pain, pain when swallowing or the feeling of a permanent lump in the throat. Diagnosis: A chest radiograph is not required to establish the diagnosis. In patients with long-standing achalasia, the esophagus dilates and exhibits a sigmoid appearance. An air-fluid level, a widened mediastinum, and the absence of a gastric air bubble often are observed.