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diana
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PostPosted: 09/21/06 - 23:00    Post subject: paralyzed diaphragm Vote now! Reply with quote

Hi! A few days ago my doctor told me that I have paralyzed diaphragm. I have shortness of breath, and this causes me lot of trouble. Do you know something more about that? What can be cause? Is there some surgery to fix this problem?
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PostPosted: 10/06/06 - 07:46    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote

Hi! Diaphragmatic paralysis is a condition where phrenic nerve is not working properly. In most of cases cause can’t be found. paralyzed diaphragm can be caused by multiple sclerosis, thoracic and cervical spine surgery, muscular dystrophy and various diseases of muscle called myopathies. Surgery called diaphragmatic plication may fix your diaphragm so that it works better. After this surgery people you will have less shortness of breath and better pulmonary function tests. You should talk with your doctor about surgery. Good luck!
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