why does my stomach hurt under my diaphragm?
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Trauma, twisting movements, and excessive coughing can all strain the rib muscles, which can cause a pain similar to diaphragm pain. The pain of broken ribs can also resemble diaphragm pain. Treatment options include: over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve)
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There are many things that can cause pain in the upper part of the stomach (abdomen). Most causes are not serious. Pain in this area can be caused by eating too much. It can be caused by a food or a drug that upsets the stomach.
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If your core abdominal muscles are tight or painful, it could be due to poor posture, flabby muscles, or MS-related spasms. Some people also suck in their gut as a kind of defense mechanism, an involuntary tension-grabbing response to stress.
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A hernia occurs when increased pressure in the abdomen causes a section of the bowel or other tissue to protrude through this weakness. This pressure can be caused by coughing, sneezing, laughing, heavy lifting or, somewhat bizarrely, playing a wind instrument. And, as a result, leads to the pain you describe.
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Gallbladder gone rogue The most likely culprit may be biliary colic. Pain is sudden and often gets worse. You usually feel that pain in the abdomen, right under the right ribs or the center of your abdomen.
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When you have GERD, stomach acid flows into your esophagus tube. The stomach acid can cause a burning pain in your chest called acid reflux. Other symptoms of GERD include difficulty swallowing and feeling like you have a lump in your throat.
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What can cause stomach pain when breathing? Stomach pain when breathing can have several possible causes, such as a hiatal hernia, pleurisy, or acid reflux. Pain while breathing can also indicate a medical emergency. When a person breathes, the diaphragm tightens and relaxes as air moves in and out of the lungs.
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Normally, the diaphragm helps keep acid in our stomach. But if you have a hiatal hernia, acid can move up into your esophagus and cause symptoms of acid reflux disease. These are other common risk factors for acid reflux disease: Eating large meals or lying down right after a meal.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive condition that can cause a bubbling feeling in your chest. When you have GERD, stomach acid flows into your esophagus tube. The stomach acid can cause a burning pain in your chest called acid reflux.
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Indigestion and gas Gas, which is air trapped in your digestive tract, is the result of your body digesting food. Sometimes gas and indigestion can cause sharp pains in your upper abdomen or lower intestine. This pain usually resolves itself after you've had a bowel movement.
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You may feel pain and cramps in your stomach below your belly button and your lower back. Abdominal pain caused by endometriosis can be mild, severe, or debilitating. Often, this pain is most definite during the menstruation period. It can as well occur during intercourse and with bladder or bowel movements.
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Symptoms may be similar. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), caused by stomach acid splashing up into the esophagus, can cause a burning sensation or a tightness under the breastbone (sternum), which may resemble the pain of heart disease.
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The diaphragm increases abdominal pressure to help the body get rid of vomit, urine, and feces. It also places pressure on the esophagus to prevent acid reflux. The phrenic nerve, which runs from the neck to the diaphragm, controls the movement of the diaphragm.
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The exact cause of this problem is not known. It tends to occur in runners who are out of shape or in conditioned runners during intense workouts. One theory regarding this pain is spasm in the diaphragm due to decreases oxygen; it may also be due to irritation of the ligaments supporting the liver.
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Most smaller hiatal hernias (less than roughly 6 cm or 2.5 inches in size, such as the one illustrated above) do not cause pain. Very large hiatal hernias and paraesophageal hernias can cause upper abdominal or chest pain. When pain occurs, surgical repair may be needed to prevent strangulation of the stomach.
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Diastasis recti occurs when too much pressure is put on your abdominal muscles. This can cause them to stretch and separate. The separation in the muscles allows what's inside of the abdomen, mostly the intestines, to push through the muscles. This forms a bulge.
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Irritation and Inflammation When one of the body's internal organs is irritated or swollen, that can bring on belly pain. Pain from problems like appendicitis, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease is the body's way of telling us to get medical help.