Severe pain in diaphragm area

Asked for Female, 40 years

The last year I have been awoken by severe pain in the area of my diaphragm. Recently it has increased to every single morning around 5am. It feels like a cramp and I struggle to breathe. It dissipates after about 5-30 min. Sometimes it's so severe I cannot breathe or talk. When I get those severe cramps, it feels like my diaphragm is tight throughout the whole day. I have a hernia, am a smoker and have a heriditary cholestrol problem

Posted 6 years ago

Responses (2)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

General Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

It seems like your muscle is getting stretched. Can you tell me how much water intake do you have? Which region do you have a hernia in? Can you please test and share reports of your serum vitamin D3 levels?
Please try applying Fastum gel to the area that hurts, thrice a day and applies warm compresses to it for ten-15minutes using hot water bag and hot towels. If you feel uneasy still, try seeing a specialist.

For further help, we recommend checking with one of the
best gynecologists in Lahore and seek a piece of in-person advice at https://oladoc.com/pakistan/lahore/gynecologist

You can seek help from the doctors listed below:

Dr.Khadija Khan

Gynecologist, Obstetrician

Lahore

Dr.Parveen Khan

Gynecologist

Lahore

Dr.Ambreen Iqbal

Gynecologist, Obstetrician

Lahore

Assoc. Prof. Dr.Arooba Rahim

Gynecologist, Obstetrician

Lahore

Answered 5 years ago

Dr. Anum Abdullah

Gynecologist - Lahore

Dear Patient,

Hello, since you have a hernia. I think you need to visit a surgeon again to get it examined and see if its alright. stop smoking and don't lift heavy weights.

For further help, we recommend checking with one of the
best gynecologists in Lahore and seek a piece of in-person advice at https://oladoc.com/pakistan/lahore/gynecologist

You can seek help from the doctors listed below: