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Every time i sneeze i get a weird feeling in my upper abs, kind of like they are contracting, is this normal?

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Dr. James Eitner answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: When you sneeze, you contract your diaphragm, the muscle separating your chest/lungs from your abdomen.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 12/4/2013

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A member asked:

Every time i sneeze i get a weird feeling in my upper abs, kind of like they are contracting, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Eitner answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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