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How come i had a lot of pain in my diaphragm while breathing when i was cycling?

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Dr. Bernard Canlas answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Abdominal muscles: It may not necessarily be your diaphragm but your abdominal muscles that are hurting. It could be during your cycling that you are tensing up and this can cause the pain.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 9/9/2013

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