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Suggest Treatment For Diaphragm Spasms
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i have been seeing a physical therapist for a couple of weeks for therapy on my hip. He has had me doing some weights which i have not done on my upper body. i have always taken it easy on my left side as i was in a car accident 20 years ago so I am certain it is rather weak. I have had mild pain on and off in my neck and left shoulder for years, but never severe. i am now having what feels like diaphragm spasms right below my ribcage. It is causing me to have trouble breathing and feeling like i cannot get a deep breath in . Any ideas
i have been seeing a physical therapist for a couple of weeks for therapy on my hip. He has had me doing some weights which i have not done on my upper body. i have always taken it easy on my left side as i was in a car accident 20 years ago so I am certain it is rather weak. I have had mild pain on and off in my neck and left shoulder for years, but never severe. i am now having what feels like diaphragm spasms right below my ribcage. It is causing me to have trouble breathing and feeling like i cannot get a deep breath in . Any ideas
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have diaphragm spasms . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like hiatal hernia , stomach, heart, circulatory problems or GERD . It can also occur due to nerve compression or neuropathy . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and vitamin supplement . Doctor may also reger you to gastroenetrologist or cardiologist n case the problem is due to acid reflux or heart related .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have diaphragm spasms . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like hiatal hernia , stomach, heart, circulatory problems or GERD . It can also occur due to nerve compression or neuropathy . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and vitamin supplement . Doctor may also reger you to gastroenetrologist or cardiologist n case the problem is due to acid reflux or heart related .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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