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  2. Esophageal spasm - Wikipedia

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    It is not clear what causes esophageal spasms. [1] [7] Sometimes esophageal spasms start when someone eats hot or cold foods or drinks. However, they can also occur without eating or drinking. [7] The increased release of acetylcholine may also be a factor, but the triggering event is not known. [6] Spasms may also be the result of a food ...

  3. Diffuse esophageal spasm - Wikipedia

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    Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), also known as distal esophageal spasm, is a condition characterized by uncoordinated contractions of the esophagus, which may cause difficulty swallowing or regurgitation. In some cases, it may cause symptoms such as chest pain, similar to heart disease. In many cases, the cause of DES remains unknown.

  4. Dumping syndrome - Wikipedia

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    low blood sugar between 120 and 180 minutes after drinking the solution; an increase in hematocrit of more than 3 percent at 30 minutes; a rise in pulse rate of more than 10 beats per minute after 30 minutes; A gastric emptying scintigraphy test involves eating a bland meal that contains a small amount of radioactive material. An external ...

  5. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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    They may also experience chest pain, dizziness, and fainting. In some cases, ACM can cause arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats, which can be life-threatening. In advanced cases, people with ACM may develop severe heart failure, which can cause symptoms such as severe shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. [ 6 ]

  6. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Six to 12 hours after the ingestion of the last drink, withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, headache, sweating, anxiety, nausea or vomiting may occur. [15] Twelve to 24 hours after cessation, the condition may progress to such major symptoms as confusion, hallucinations [ 15 ] (with awareness of reality), while less severe symptoms may persist ...

  7. Dysphagia - Wikipedia

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    Some signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia include difficulty controlling food in the mouth, inability to control food or saliva in the mouth, difficulty initiating a swallow, coughing, choking, frequent pneumonia, unexplained weight loss, gurgly or wet voice after swallowing, nasal regurgitation, and patient complaint of swallowing ...

  8. Crackles - Wikipedia

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    Crackles that do not clear after a cough may indicate pulmonary edema or fluid in the alveoli due to heart failure, pulmonary fibrosis, or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Crackles that partially clear or change after coughing may indicate bronchiectasis .

  9. Alcoholic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    AKA most commonly occurs in long term alcoholics and less commonly in those who binge drink. [2] Onset is generally after a decreased ability to eat for a few days. [2] Diagnosis is generally based on symptoms. [2] Blood sugar levels are often normal or only mildly increased. [2]