Condition
Distal Esophageal Spasm
A one-page care plan for patients with Distal Esophageal Spasm, covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Education & Expectations, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Prevention & Protection
- I know this is a muscle timing problem in the tube that carries food to my stomach.
- I understand the cause is often unclear; acid reflux or opioid pain medicines may play a role.
- I review my medicines with my care team. I do not stop an opioid suddenly or change doses on my own.
- I never assume new or different chest pain is a spasm; heart problems can feel the same.
Education & Expectations
4 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
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Distal Esophageal Spasm is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.