ABNORMAL, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm are generally quite rapid and unrelated in rate or time of occurrence to the cardiac cycle. Rarely, however, the left leaf of the diaphragm has been ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways The diaphragm is the main muscle used for breathing. The diaphragm helps ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Conversation) – We all get hiccups from ...

Hiccups, those sudden diaphragm contractions, are usually harmless but can disrupt daily life. Spicy foods, carbonated drinks, and overeating are common triggers. Simple remedies like peanut butter, ...

Hiccups, those sudden diaphragm spasms, are usually harmless and brief, often triggered by eating or stress. However, persistent hiccups lasting over 48 hours can signal serious underlying issues like ...

IT HAS long been considered that eventration of the diaphragm is a condition not amenable to surgical therapy. Furthermore, the opinion has been held that while distressful symptoms may be associated ...

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