Swollen Diaphragm

[Charm61]

I had recently gone to see an internist, sent by my family Doctor, and I didn't know why. I thought I was going for a Stress Test. Anyway, at the internist's app't I was told I have a swollen diaphragm. He asked me if I ever got into an accident or hurt myself. I said Never. I told him I've been having side spasms that are quite sharp and if I'm carrying anything I almost drop it when these occur. My Dr. said the spasms were from the cholesterol meds I'm taking but I don't think so. I've had these spasms before I ever started the meds. I also have prolonged qt interval and that is borderline. The internist knows all this but he didn't seem concerned! He told me to take a low dose aspirin every day and vitamin D for my bones because he also pointed out a curvature at the top of my spine in the xray. He did say everyone is abit abnormal anyway and that the swollen diaphragm 'might' be the cause of all my problems. That isn't good enough. Should I ask for a second opinion??

[chardobb69]

I too had a similar condition with diaphragm and neck issues. I am wondering if you ever found an answer or cure for your condition?

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hi, did your doctor specify the diagnosis as swollen diaphragm or unilateral diaphragm paralysis? because with trauma you're most likely to have unilateral diaphragm paralysis. According to studies done, unilateral diaphragm paralysis (UDP) decreases pO(2) substantially and breathing capacity by more than 1/3, but spontaneous recovery is possible and this occurs more commonly in children. In patients who are incapacitated; diaphragm resection produces clinical improvement via lower lobe re-expansion. So, please discuss this with your doctor. Regards.