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Diaphragm Irritation

The diaphragm is located in the lower part of the lungs and is an important muscle in respiration. In addition, this muscle is the cause of hiccups. Diaphragm irritation occurs due to injury or inflammation of the phrenic nerve. The symptoms include pain in the chest and lower ribs.

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I have chest pain while breathing. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, Every time when I breathe, my left side hurts. It also hurts when I take a deep breath too. I do not smoke. What could be the problem?  Read Full »


Dr. Yashas Saipangallu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know the following details before proceeding with the diagnosis and management of your illness. What is your age? Do you have a cough or cold or breathlessness? Where is the exact location of pain? Does it radiate to your left shoulder? When did this ...  Read Full »

Please suggest a treatment for persistent hiccups.

Query: Hello doctor, My father-in-law has hiccups since the last three years. He recently got an endoscopy done, the reports of which I am attaching here. Also, he has tried a few medications, but still he is not getting better. When I researched online about his condition, it says as chronic hiccups. So, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query as well as the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). On review, the endoscopic findings seem to be less convincing. The only issue found on the endoscopy is a mild hiatus hernia, a disease of the upper digestive tract....  Read Full »

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