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From time to time i get these spasms in my diaphragm center of chest where i can feel it palpate a couple times and i lose a breath. feels like the wind knocked out of me. sometimes chest pain in the center comes after?

Q: from time to time i get these spasms in my diaphragm center of chest where i can feel it palpate a couple times and i lose a breath. feels like the wind knocked out of me. sometimes chest pain in the center comes after?

: There are several possible explanations for these symptoms but the issue of chest pain with "wind knock out of me" suggest that One should see the PCP for a Good Physical Exam, EKG, Chest Xray and other imaging/ Lab studies, if indicated. One should pay attention and have these issues resolved soonest.

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

There are several possible explanations for these symptoms but the issue of chest pain with "wind knock out of me" suggest that One should see the PCP for a Good Physical Exam, EKG, Chest Xray and other imaging/ Lab studies, if indicated. One should pay attention and have these issues resolved soonest.

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Answered 6/12/2021

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A member asked:

From time to time i get these spasms in my diaphragm center of chest where i can feel it palpate a couple times and i lose a breath. feels like the wind knocked out of me. sometimes chest pain in the center comes after?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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