Lifestyle and home remedies

To help you cope with occasional esophageal spasms, try to:

• Avoid your triggers. Make a list of foods and beverages that cause your esophageal spasms.
• Choose food that is warm or cool. Let foods and drinks that are very hot or very cold sit for a bit before eating or drinking them.
• Suck a peppermint lozenge. Peppermint oil is a smooth muscle relaxant and might help ease esophageal spasms. Place the peppermint lozenge under your tongue.