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 ...
The field of esophagology was transformed by the pioneering work of the late Dr Ray Clouse, who developed color topographic plots to more accurately assess esophageal motility. Clouse's spirit of ...
Esophageal spasms cause painful chest contractions and affect swallowing and digestion. Medications and peppermint oil can ...