DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you provide any tips for dealing with “jackhammer” esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first attack of these dreadfully painful spasms, which lasted for about 30 minutes ...

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 ...

Chest pain can stem from many health issues. Some are quite serious, while others may be nothing to worry about. Sometimes, chest pain indicates a blocked artery and a heart attack. This is an ...

Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing usually indicates some disorder of the esophagus. An accurate, detailed history can suggest the cause of dysphagia and can enable the physician to define the cause ...