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Im experiencing what feels a left sided diaphragm spasm for over a week now, it is worse in the evenings and with meals, what could be the cause?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Gastritis : You could have inflammation off your stomach. Try Nexium24 once a day

Answered 4/24/2018

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