Esophageal Dysmotility is a condition that affects the muscles of your esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. If you have Esophageal Dysmotility, the muscles don’t work properly, making it hard for food to move down your esophagus.
The most common symptom of Esophageal Dysmotility is difficulty swallowing. You may also experience heartburn, chest pain, chronic coughing, and vomiting. You might also have a feeling of food being stuck in your throat or chest.
Esophageal Dysmotility can be caused by eating too quickly, eating too much, or eating foods that are difficult to digest. It can also be caused by smoking, drinking alcohol, or having an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes or an autoimmune disorder.
Making changes to your diet and lifestyle can help reduce the symptoms of Esophageal Dysmotility. Eating smaller, more frequent meals can help your esophagus move food through more easily. You should also avoid eating late at night and avoid eating large meals. Eating more fruits and vegetables can also help.
Quitting smoking and avoiding alcohol can also help. If you have an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes or an autoimmune disorder, it’s important to work with your doctor to manage your condition.
Esophageal Dysmotility is estimated to affect up to 10% of the population. It is more common in adults over the age of 40, but can also affect younger people.
Esophageal Dysmotility can be a difficult condition to manage, but making changes to your diet and lifestyle can help reduce the symptoms. It’s important to work with your doctor to find the best treatment for you.
Fasting can help reduce symptoms of esophageal dysmotility by allowing the stomach to empty more quickly and completely. This can reduce the amount of acid refluxing up into the esophagus, which can cause pain and discomfort. Fasting can also help reduce the amount of food sitting in the stomach and can help reduce the amount of time it takes for food to move through the digestive system, which can help reduce nausea, bloating, and abdominal discomfort.