spastic dysphagia
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Esophageal dysphagia — arises from the body of the esophagus, lower esophageal sphincter, or cardia of the stomach. Usually due to mechanical causes or motility problems.cite web |url=http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000415/2453.html |title=Evaluation and Treatment of… … Wikipedia
diffuse esophageal spasm — strong, uncoordinated, nonpropulsive contractions of the esophagus evoked by swallowing, with chest pain, seen especially in the elderly. Sometimes the esophageal lumen appears coiled on the radiograph (corkscrew or curling esophagus). Called… … Medical dictionary
pseudobulbar palsy — spastic weakness of the muscles innervated by the cranial nerves, i.e., the muscles of the face, pharynx, and tongue, owing to bilateral lesions of the corticospinal tract; symptoms include dysphagia, dysarthria, and spastic facial jerks,… … Medical dictionary
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