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Does laying on your stomach cause back problems or any other problem? is it bad for your stomach or lungs to lay on your stomach? how should i lay?
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Any way: I am not aware of any medical studies showing that laying in certain positions will cause damage to your internal organs or your back. For some, laying on the stomach can cause back discomfort/pain (but not actual damage). As long as you are comfortable with the position in which you are laying, i wouldn't worry about it.
Answered 6/18/2013
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