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Q: Diaphragm Pain... Not Sure What It Is.

asked by: FUZ on August 5th, 2005

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Well, i've recently gotten into cycling as a new hobbie. The other day I was out riding, and after awhile got suddenly very tired. This isn't unnatural for me, as i'd simply pushed myself to the limit. Anyways, I went home and lay for a minute before taking a shower and then making some food. Mind you, this is rather late at night and the food was pizza. The problem you ask?

Well, you see... At one time I had an ulcer in my stomach and it made it so that I couldn't eat very "hot" food or acidic food, i'm sure you all know what an ulcer is, so anyways... The trouble is, i'm eighteen and I love these foods. Now, the problem.

I'm not sure if it's an ulcer, but there's some pain that I cannot really describe in any other words then "hollow hungry" pain in my stomach right between my upper rib cage. (directly center, to be exact. Below my heart) it feels very weird, and right now I don't have medical coverage, so I need to know.. What do you all think is the matter?

Should I pay to get it checked out or is it a minor thing? If it helps, I drank some water from a creek that I filled my water bottle with... Might be something from the water? But the creek was rather clean.

Thanks for your time. And please help!

Replies(10)

auboy7979

replied on August 9th, 2005

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Definately get it checked out by a doctor. I was having some severe stomach issue too, and as soon as I went to the doctor he figured out exactly what was wrong. They may need to do a couple of tests(blood, urine) to see what exactly is wrong with you. Just be sure to find a good clinic that you can go to. I dont have insurance either, and it cost me about 55 dollars for the doctors visit, 35 bucks for the urine test and 120 for the blood test. It sounds a little steep, but if you have a serious issue it would be better to catch it right away.

Good luck!

skyinfinity

replied on October 4th, 2005

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Stomach Pain

"hollow hungry" pain. I started having this problem 3 years ago and I have not found an answer to any of my problems. I have had several test but no definite answer.

Joe Coffee

replied on September 11th, 2008

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stomach, ulcers, gastric bypasss

I am experiencing the exact problem...as a matter of fact, I felt like I was writing it...it is so similar to what I am experiencing. I had gastric bypass 5 yrs ago. and I am getting this hollow pain and I feel like if I could burp it would pass...but I cant do that. When I eat, I cant' eat alot either...I feel pressure and I have to eat extremely SLOW. I dont have ins. either and I feel ok otherwise, I am just curious what it could be...it comes and goes. not persistant. If anyone has a clue,,,,please post it...

summerfan

replied on March 14th, 2009

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diaphragm pain

I have a pain at the bottom of my ribcage - right in the center where the ribs "V". It feels as if someone hit me there. There isn't any soreness - I am not sick to my stomach, no cramps or anything, just the pain. The first time it lasted for about an hour and almost doubled me over! Then the pain just went away. I was fine and then the next morning at about 1:00 I woke up and realized that I was developing the pain again. It didn't seem to last as long or as painfull. This all happened 3 days ago and it hasn't happened since. I am curious as to what could have caused this - and a little worried that it might be something serious.

tiffanyluebbe

replied on May 11th, 2009

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diaphragm pain

that last comment almost describe my situation perfectly I have been having the same symptoms for about 3 months now and sometimes it will go a few days with out a pain and others I will have 3 to 4 episodes in a day...it is horrible! I went to the doctors office once and the ER once and unfortunately it was the same doctor!...he insists that is is simply acid indigestion and I have tried to explain to him that I have tried antacids and they didnt help...so he suggested that I see a surgeon and get the scope done on my GI trac but I like so many others dont have insurance so I havent gone yet...does anyone have any Ideas...oh and another thing the pain shoots through to my back and makes it very difficult to breath at times...im only 19 and dont feel that I should be feeling like this...at first I thought that it could be and ulcer but from the sound of it the pain is nothing alike?!?!???

syscokid

replied on May 25th, 2009

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diaphram pain

i am having symptoms where in the center of my chest at the diaphram level i have a radiant pain that persists for days.... i have to be very carefull of what i do...raking leaves brought this bout on... after talking to a relative (retired doctor) he suggested i see a G.I. Specialist that deals in the repair of sliding diaphramatic hernia's as my explanation of the symptoms lead him to that possibilityl... i have a specialist appointment on June 5th.. I will keep you all posted....

tiffanyluebbe

replied on May 27th, 2009

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hey this is what I found out!

http://ehealthforum.com/health/diaphragm-p ain-t174282.html

ncsweetieheart

replied on June 17th, 2009

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tiffany,
you seem to have what i did last year....gallstones. I was 29 and doctors said gallstones are very common for women my age. I had gi thng done..it showed some acid refluction damageb ut real test that showed gallstones was an ultrasound

Users who thank ncsweetieheart for this post: tiffanyluebbe

Millie123

replied on September 3rd, 2009

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Stomach pain near diaphragm

Hi, I often get a pain in my stomach also. Some of the previous comments seem similar to mine. The pain I get seems to start where the ribcage ends and where the diaphragm is and if you press down on this area the pain shoots downwards in the stomach. When it comes on it is very painful and only goes away if I lie down, and I can get some relief by lying down. However standing or sitting are nearly impossible when I ahve the pain because it hurts too much. I normally get this pain in the afternoon or evening. My parents were saying that it could be due to big gaps between eating meals, (in college, because of my timetable, i often have to wait hours to eat someting). However I sometimes think it may be stress-related. Does this sound familiar to anyone? If anyone has any info i would be very greatful. I would really like to get to the bottom of this pain as it is very inconvenient and I'm only 19, I hope it isn't anything serious.

ras0711

replied on September 20th, 2009

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Pattern?

I looked this up because I just started feeling pain in my diaphragm area. I am turning twenty in one and a half weeks and am, too, in college. Did anyone else see this common pattern-that everyone was young or college-aged? I hope this pain goes away soon!

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