Question 1

hi dr. i feel a lump inside my stomach just below my diaphragm and it's painful when i touch it?

Accepted Answer

Stomach lump: How would you be able to feel a lump inside the stomach? If you felt a painful lump, you need to see a doctor for exam and evaluation. Upper endoscopy (EGD) performed by GI doctor is usually the tool to look for any abnormality in stomach.

Question 2

i went to an obgyn in october they stated that i had an abnormal cell turnover in my pap smear and i noticed that on the left side of my neck and in my diaphragm there is a lump especially when i eat food. what can be the cause?

Accepted Answer

: The statements are not intelligible and unrelated. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 3

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes the diaphragm to become paralyzed?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Common reasons for paralysis of the diaphragm include interruption of the phrenic nerve due to trauma, invasion by tumor and vascular compression. Additional reasons include neurological diseases like ALS and ms as well as strokes.

Question 4

im experiencing what feels a left sided diaphragm spasm for over a week now, it is worse in the evenings and with meals, what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis : You could have inflammation off your stomach. Try Nexium24  once a day

Question 5

what does it mean to have elevated left hemi-diaphragm? my doctor told me not to worry, but i'm worried!

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Elevated hemidiaphragm is not threatening.  There is no specific treatment.  Causes can include a phrenic nerve palsy, organomegally (enlarged organs e.G large spleen), post operative (from damage to the phrenic nerve).

Question 6

in the middle diaphragm area i am having discomfort and like a sharpness feeling & pressure. why? cause? could it be related to acid reflux? im 19.

Accepted Answer

Likely reflux: Reflux is a natural event where stomach contents bubble up into the lower esophagus. It is when the acid backwash produces symptoms that people feel the pain &amp; get the disease label.Nicotine, caffeine &amp; laying down after eating aggravate the process.Avoiding those helps it. Medications can help for a while but changing lifestyle choices helps more.

Question 7

i'm 36. my medical history is normal. my chest-diaphragm area has been buzzing and "purring" for several days. my pulse is normal. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: Need much more info to guess at a Dx, but I did find walking pneumonia flash across my mind. Because the chest hopuses such important organs, it might make sense to have an exam. I hope it's nothing serious, but you'll get it at a good early stage whatever it is!

Question 8

i have been in extreme pain since my diaphragm plication, it;s been a month now and i am in constant pain. follow up exam ok, i'm scared, will i recov?

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Here are some...: By the sequence of events, such pain could be related to surgery, but usually may resolve in time. At this time, time and patience are the best medicines as long as getting better day by day - though maybe slowly but surely. How long should one cope with such postsurgical pain? That has to be decided between you and your surgeon. Of note, the pace of resolution widely vary - like 3-6 months or ...

Question 9

when should you remove the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Eight hours : Remove the diaphragm eight hours after your last sexual encounter.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Breathing muscle: This muscle separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and expands and contracts to assist the intercostal muscles in breathing.  (a diaphragm is also a birth control device inserted in the vagina).

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Hi dr. i feel a lump inside my stomach just below my diaphragm and it's painful when i touch it?

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I went to an obgyn in october they stated that i had an abnormal cell turnover in my pap smear and i noticed that on the left side of my neck and in my diaphragm there is a lump especially when i eat food. what can be the cause?

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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes the diaphragm to become paralyzed?

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Im experiencing what feels a left sided diaphragm spasm for over a week now, it is worse in the evenings and with meals, what could be the cause?

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What does it mean to have elevated left hemi-diaphragm? my doctor told me not to worry, but i'm worried!

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In the middle diaphragm area i am having discomfort and like a sharpness feeling & pressure. why? cause? could it be related to acid reflux? im 19.

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I'm 36. my medical history is normal. my chest-diaphragm area has been buzzing and "purring" for several days. my pulse is normal. what can this be?

A member asked:

I have been in extreme pain since my diaphragm plication, it;s been a month now and i am in constant pain. follow up exam ok, i'm scared, will i recov?

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When should you remove the diaphragm?

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What is the definition or description of: diaphragm?

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