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I ate large amount of oreo biscuits during abdominal bloating last two weeks. after that, i couldn't breathe very well. was it hurt my diaphragm?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

No: When you abdomen is distended your chest expansion and diaghramatic descent may be temporarily decreased making you feel short of breath.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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A member asked:

I ate large amount of oreo biscuits during abdominal bloating last two weeks. after that, i couldn't breathe very well. was it hurt my diaphragm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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