This, in turn, stimulates the vagus nerve at the junction of the diaphragm and esophagus, potentially stopping hiccups ...

A woman with an extremely rare condition who must stand while she eats and drinks or risk choking hopes surgery will help her feel “normal” again. Elise Baynard, 25, was diagnosed with ...

“One side effect is an oesophageal spasm – pain in my jaw, neck and back - which literally feels like having a heart attack. “Some days I’m left sobbing on the floor in pain. “It’s not ...

At thoracotomy the esophagus was normal ... Fluoroscopy showed mild cricopharyngeal spasm, 1 with occasional aspiration of a thick barium mixture into the trachea. The aspirate cleared rapidly ...

“One side effect is an oesophageal spasm – pain in my jaw, neck and back. It literally feels like having a heart attack.” Elise had just moved into her new flat in Dover, Kent, in January ...

A patient at an East Lancashire mental health unit suffering from cancer died following complications after surgery. Kevin Keenan, 47, had been detained at Kemple View Hospital in Langho since 2019 ...

Ginger is known for its soothing effects on the stomach, and can effectively relieve nausea. It may also play a role in ...

A corkscrew esophagus is often seen in patients with diffuse esophageal spasm. Endoscopy is performed to rule out a tumor of the esophagogastric junction and gastroduodenal pathologic conditions.

Psyllium is virtually calorie-free, making it an excellent choice for those aiming to manage their weight while keeping an eye on cholesterol levels. Unlike oats, which have a higher calorie and ...

Studies show adding the calorie-free superfood to your diet daily is linked to lower cholesterol levels and lower heart disease risk ...

Spearmint has antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms) and anti-nausea properties ... Regurgitation is when stomach contents travel back into the esophagus and mouth. This happens because mint ...