digestive disorders
Esophageal Spasm
Treatment of Esophageal Spasm
Calcium channel blockers Sometimes injections of botulinum toxin Sometimes surgery Esophageal spasm is often difficult to treat. Calcium channel blockers such asnifedipinemay relieve the symptoms by relaxing the muscles of the esophagus. Tricyclic antidepressants are also used to relax muscles and may also be given. , long-acting nitrates, and drugs with Anticholinergic: What Does It Mean? (such as If drugs do not help, a trial of botulinum toxin injections into the esophagus, lower esophageal sphincter, or both may be tried. Some people have symptoms that are severe and difficult to treat. Sometimes, a surgeon may cut the muscle layer along the full length of the esophagus (myotomy). Alternatively, a gastroenterologist may cut this muscle layer during endoscopy. 