Elise Baynard, a 25-year-old from Dover, lives with achalasia, a rare swallowing disorder. Her journey highlights the ...

Though most hiccups are harmless and fade away quickly, some can be painful or persistent. To figure out why, experts suggest paying attention to other symptoms that might accompany those odd ...

This condition has made it 'nearly impossible' for Elise to consume food and liquids normally, resulting in her being sick up ...

No one is thrilled to get the hiccups - they're a nuisance and annoyingly disruptive. In some cases, though, hiccups can be wildly uncomfortable. So what's the deal? Why do your hiccups hurt sometimes ...

The aim of the study was to assess the hypothesis that fluctuations in the development of coronary spasm might reflect inputs from the adjacent esophageal system. We enrolled patients admitted to ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had muscle spasms and cramping in my lower legs and feet for quite some time. It almost always happens when I’m laying in bed and in the early morning hours. If I stand ...

Esophageal dysmotility was observed in three S and two B onset patients. Upper esophageal sphincter (UES) pressure was higher in all ALS patients. UES spasms and delayed gastric emptying were detected ...

Raducanu, 22, was forced to withdraw from the Auckland International at the end of December after suffering the spasm when she bent to tie her shoelace. Her first match of the new season will be ...