Esophageal spasm is caused by esophageal muscular contraction. Esophageal spasm can lead to chronic pain and swallowing problems. Occasional esophageal spasm generally does not need treatment. If esophageal spasm affects your ability to eat, treatment is needed. To protect the health of the esophageal mucosa, you should eat regularly and avoid hot, spicy or hard food.
How is Esophageal spasms treated in practice?