Medical Conditions Diaphragm

Diseases of the Diaphragm | Boston Medical Center

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The diaphragm, the main muscle involved in breathing, separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. When a person inhales, it decreases pressure in the lungs and helps expand the rib cage. As with any organ or muscle, the diaphragm is subject to disorders and abnormalities, which come in many different forms and c… See more

Diaphragm: Anatomy, Function, Diagram, …

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Symptoms of a diaphragm condition may include: difficulty breathing when lying down shortness of …

Diaphragm: Function, Anatomy, and …

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Conditions Affecting the Diaphragm There are several medical conditions that involve the thoracic …

Diaphragm pain: 10 causes and how to treat it - Medical …

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What is a Tight Diaphragm: Symptom, Causes, and …

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You diaphragm may be tight when you have: Tight chest Shortness of breath when lying flat, walking, or immersed in water Low blood oxygen levels resulting in sleep disorders …

Causes and Diagnoses of Disorders of the Diaphragm

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Disorders of the diaphragm can have a variety of causes, depending on the type of disorder, ranging from being present at birth to major trauma. Causes may include: …

Diaphragm Pain: Causes and Treatment

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The diaphragm is a mushroom-shaped muscle that sits beneath your lower-to-middle rib cage. It separates your abdomen from your thoracic area. Your …

Disorders of the Diaphragm Symptoms | Northwestern …

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Acquired diaphragmatic hernia (ADH): Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing Cyanosis (a bluish tinge to the skin, especially around the mouth, eyes and nails) Tachycardia (rapid …

Diaphragm Conditions - Brigham and Women's Hospital

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The diaphragm is the muscle between your chest and stomach that helps you breathe. When you inhale, the diaphragm decreases pressure in the lungs and expands the rib …

Hiccups - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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A cause of long-term hiccups is damage to or irritation of the vagus nerves or phrenic nerves, which serve the diaphragm muscle. Factors that may cause damage or …