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Nutcracker esophagus is a disorder of the movement of the esophagus, and is one of many motility disorders of the esophagus. It causes difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) to both solid and liquid foods, and can cause chest pain.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nutcracker esophagus*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for nutcracker esophagus*
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Nutcracker esophagus is a disorder of the movement of the esophagus, and is one of many motility disorders of the esophagus. It causes difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) to both solid and liquid foods, and can cause chest pain.
Common symptoms reported by people with nutcracker esophagus
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for nutcracker esophagus
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Got a question about living with nutcracker esophagus? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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