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What does it mean to have elevated left hemi-diaphragm? my doctor told me not to worry, but i'm worried!
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Nothing: Elevated hemidiaphragm is not threatening. There is no specific treatment. Causes can include a phrenic nerve palsy, organomegally (enlarged organs e.G large spleen), post operative (from damage to the phrenic nerve).
Answered 1/26/2018
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Sniff test: If there is shortness of breath or difficulty breathing then a sniff test can be done to see if the diaphragm is paralyzed. If it is, then it can be treated surgically.
Answered 12/13/2018
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I had bronchopneumonia and was treated in hospital the doctors said the inflection is gone but i am still experiencing random shortness of breath and slight pain in my diaphragm?
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Should I be concern and see a doctor when I felt a pop and a sharp pain in and around my right diaphragm? Now everytime I cough I feel that sharp pain?
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What kind of test can show my diaphragm motion(doc suspects it is very contracted and unable to fully relax)because i have general muscle rigidity?
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Regular doctor visit or urgent care? I am experiencing pain in my diaphragm area when i in hale enabling me to fully inhale. The pain slightly spreads to my lower chest area, it feels like there is a blockage of some sort. I have had this for about 2 day
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