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Stomach always tight, gurgling noises, occasional stomach pains. sometimes cant get a full breath. any coralation between stomach and breathing?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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Yes: The diaphragm helps with breathing and anything that prevents or disturbs its movement can affect breathing. See a gastroenterologist for evaluation

Answered 3/18/2015

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A member asked:

Stomach always tight, gurgling noises, occasional stomach pains. sometimes cant get a full breath. any coralation between stomach and breathing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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