*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • Can you provide any tips for dealing with “jackhammer” esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first ...

Easing esophageal spasmsIn most cases, drinking fluid (tea, water, etc.) as hot as possible without burning yourself will relieve painful esophageal spasms in seconds. —Yanina M. Benikova, MD, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am a 72-year-old woman. For many years, or even decades (but infrequently, like every few months), I have ...

Florida coach Urban Meyer is taking medication, feeling ``fantastic'' and hoping his chest pain is history. Speaking at the Southeastern Conference's annual spring meetings Tuesday, Meyer said doctors ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 72-year-old woman. For many years, or even decades (but infrequently, like every few months), I have experienced sudden chest pressure or tightness while eating my evening meal.

Researchers sought to determine the effect of long-term opioid exposure on esophageal motility, using a large cohort. Dysphagia occurs in nearly 2 of 3 individuals receiving treatment with opioids and ...

Common causes of chest and neck pain include angina, heartburn, pericarditis, or disorders of the esophagus. It’s best to seek medical attention for any sort of chest pain. There are a number of ...

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 ...

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 ...