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Cricopharyngeal spasm

It's a bit like having a golf ball in the throat, said the woman who is suffering from this condition. So how can we get her onto the fairway to health? One reader had a similar sensation, which was caused by an infection under a wisdom tooth. A speech and language therapist often sees this problem, and it could be caused by excessive tension in the larynx, which can cause a bunching of the muscles. Yoga and other relaxation therapies could help. Eventually it will be important to seek out the source of the tension. Another reader echoed the possible connection to stress, although the stress could be physical rather than mental (the woman also complained of heartburn). Try a multi-vitamin and magnesium, and pay a visit to an alternative practitioner. But it may not be stress at all, says one reader. Instead it could be caused by hiatus hernia, which traps food and causes the heartburn. It can be worse with certain foods, such as potatoes or eggs, and when you eat quickly, or if you're sitting in a slumped position. Look out for these things, and this may help you determine if you have a hernia.

Hiatus hernia - Q I have a hiatus hernia and my doctors tell me that I need to have an operation. The only other course of action is a lifetime of Zantac. - PS, Londo...

Hiatus hernia and antacids - Q:An acquaintance of mine has for quite some time been taking Gaviscon for hiatus hernia. Eight years ago, she stopped taking benzodiazepines after 1...

Hiatus Hernia - Can I avoid an operation? - Q:My doctor has recommended keyhole surgery for my hiatus hernia. What is the success rate? Are there any way to avoid the operation. I've tried dr...

Possible drug connection - Diabetes has always been considered hereditary. But some new detective work suggests that drugs, particularly antibiotics, could be behind the surge...

Burning sensation - A reader’s friend – a 36-year old female – has been suffering from a burning sensation across her chest and along her left arm. The symptoms seem to...

Heartburn drug: parkinson's link - The drug metoclopramide, used to treat heartburn and more serious stomach conditions, can bring on Parkinson's like symptoms and possibly the disease...

Stress: - Link to heart problems is established - Still on the mind/body connection, another study has discovered that sudden stress can affect the heart. The research team says that emotional stress...

Countering stress - Although a little stress is good for all of us, there's no doubt that chronic stress alters body chemistry and is the cause of many serious diseases....

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