A sudden cramp or tightness in the middle of the chest can have several causes, from minor issues to potentially life-threatening conditions, according to medical experts. Common causes of chest ...

Achalasia is the best understood example of an esophageal motility disorder and characterized by esophageal aperistalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. The histopathology ...

Dear Dr. Gott: About once a month, I get esophageal spasms, diagnosed as such by my doctor. Can you tell me what causes the spasms, how they could be prevented and what to do when they occur? I know ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum Sarkar Patel, MD Avoiding trigger foods like alcohol, chocolate, and spicy foods helps prevent heartburn.Chewing gum might help clear stomach acid from your ...