Stomach distension can cause chest tightness, shortness of breath, weakness of limbs

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Stomach distension can cause chest tightness, shortness of breath, weakness of limbs

patient has a slight stomach distension, the gas content in the stomach is relatively small, and will not retrograde enter the chest, esophagus and other parts, so it generally does not cause chest tightness and shortness of breath, usually there will be no weakness of the limbs. However, if the patient has severe stomach distension, a large amount of gas will go up into the esophagus and other parts, at this time there will be chest tightness and shortness of breath. Excessive gas content in the stomach may cause diaphragm upward movement. At this time, there will usually be difficulty breathing and limb weakness.



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