Could cramps in my oesophagus be caused by Parkinson’s, or is it due to something else? I often have trouble with this. It feels as though I can’t swallow food or drink, and then I get cramps down my chest.

It may be linked to Parkinson’s, but it’s not entirely certain. It would be a good idea for you to have your swallowing assessed by a speech and language therapist and/or an ear, nose and throat specialist. /Dag Nyholm