Cardiospasm
Overview
A failure of the muscular between the esophagus and the stomach (cardiac sphincter) to open thus preventing food passing through into the stomach. This can cause the food to back up into the esophagus. The condition is also known as achalasia.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Cardiospasm includes the 3 symptoms listed below: * Inability to swallow * Chest pain * Regurgitation of food
Causes
* Chest pain * Inability to swallow
Diagnosis
Home medical tests related to Cardiospasm: * High Blood Pressure: Home Testing * Home Blood Pressure Tests * Home Blood Pressure Monitors * Home Heart Tests * Heart Health: Home Testing: * Heart Rate Monitors * Irregular Heartbeat Detection * Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG) * Home Cholesterol Tests
Treatment
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Cardiospasm includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. * Symptomatic support * Muscle relaxants * Botox injection * Dilation