Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I don't inhale deeply when empty stomach and i inhale deeply after eating meals. is full stomach pushing against diaphragm and it damages diaphragm?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: Stomach pressing on diaphragm when full, is normal. It shouldn't damage the diaphragm. However, in obese people and those with preexisting lung diseases, full stomach may cause shortness of breath depending on severity.
Answered 7/2/2015
4.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it best to take oral methotrexate on empty stomach or ok 2 take with full meal 2 prevent nausea? My doc didn't specify but i read different views.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've been having stomach pains in my upper stomach whenever i take a deep breath and it's tender if i push on it, headaches, and a swollen face?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have frequent burping and upper and middle stomach pain when i yawn or take a deep breath. If i push on my stomach it feel like i have to vomit 34yr?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I feel that my stomach area is pushing upward to my lung and heart. And alway full filling and bloated.. And having short breath. Help please?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Today, my stomach hurts. It feels like i'm really full and my stomach is blocked. I can't take a deep breath. This happened recurrently last year
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have gastritis why after eating a solid meal did i feel short of breath? Could it be the amox clav swelled up my stomach?
1/2On Sat Late At Night Into Midnight Sun 6/11/23 I Felt Hot, Clammy, & Short Of Breath Then Threw Up Blood Again(Last Time Was 12/18/22 During CT). 6/12/23 I Went To ER And Entire Stomach Was Hot To The Touch, & Diaphragm Pain. What Does It Mean?
My stomach started bloating if i skipped meal or after meal.help me please it makes me difficult to breath?
I have pain in my upper abdomen. It occurs when i stretch it, press on it, and breath with diaphragm. It has been present since yesterday morning. Why?
If i take my basic multivitamin with a full meal, is that better than taking it on an empty stomach?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
