“A stitch is basically a hardware malfunction of the diaphragm,” Dr Rajan explained. The diaphragm is a dome-shaped band of muscle below your lungs that helps to control your breathing.

It's one of the main muscles involved in breathing. Most scientists believe the pain is caused by a reduction in blood supply to the diaphragm, causing it to cramp. The stitch is caused by fluids ...

The diaphragm is the muscle that separates the stomach and abdomen from the heart and lungs. It's one of the main muscles involved in breathing. Most scientists believe the pain is caused by a ...