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What does it mean when your diaphragm hurt with sharp pain?
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The Diaphragm: The diaphragm is the large muscle that sits at the top of the abdomen that contracts to keep your lungs breathing. Spasms of this muscle can be very painful.
Answered 4/29/2015
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