need help with something my daughter's stomach does while breathing...

[BarbieSmith]

... she is 8 years old (was a micro preemie, ADHD, sensory issues, and the sweetest, most kind-hearting darling I know).

Since she was a toddler she does this very weird thing when she breathes. Every few breaths, at the end of the breath, she makes a sudden, quick, jolting movement (I think with her diaphragm). Almost like a punch to the stomach (without the punch). Or like a big hiccup (in terms of how much she moves with it).

Sometimes it is like this for a few hours, and often it goes away (or seems to). When asked, she says it is always like this.

I always thought maybe she didn't expel enough air with a regular breath and needed that extra "sucker punch" to get the job done.

I am a little worried about it. She has other health issues (gut motility, malapsorption, etc) and I wonder if they are tied together... like Vagus nerve, or something.

Anyway, I need ideas on what to plug into faithful Google. I don't know where to start my research (as I don't even know what this is called!). ANY help is most appreciated!!!!

[elliput]

Have you mentioned this to your pediatrician? I think that would probably be the best place to start.

[niccig]

Have you mentioned this to your pediatrician? I think that would probably be the best place to start.

:yeahthat: I would step away from google and talk to the ped. Maybe try to video it next time it happens so they can see it.

[mackmama]

This sounds like it could be asthma. I agree about trying to get it on video to show your pedi.

[ShanaMama]

Yup, I agree with pp. Ditch Dr. Google & discuss it with your Ped. Especially since he knows her other health issues & will know if its significant or nothing at all.

[daniele_ut]

Given your dd's health history, I would definitely talk to your pediatrician about it.

[alexsmommy]

Micropreemie - good chance it could be asthma. But I completely agree, you need to talk to your ped.

[BarbieSmith]

Thanks. *Have* mentioned it over the years. Because we could not recreate it, it was not deemed urgent. No asthma here (we eat mostly GAPS+, so eat pretty clean, too!) - lung capacity is huge :)

Thanks anyway!

[BarbieSmith]

One additional thing: the reason I turn to Google... I got nowhere with the pediatrician(s). I need to be proactive for my child now and did deeper, myself :)

[TwoBees]

One additional thing: the reason I turn to Google... I got nowhere with the pediatrician(s). I need to be proactive for my child now and did deeper, myself :)

Maybe it's time to look for a new ped?

Also, I see you aren't too far from Phila. You could try calling CHOP to see if they can give you some direction about who to talk to or where to start looking for info. Their website has lots of info. Also kidshealth.org (Nemours, they have a satellite office in Lancaster).

[boolady]

Maybe it's time to look for a new ped?

Also, I see you aren't too far from Phila. You could try calling CHOP to see if they can give you some direction about who to talk to or where to start looking for info. Their website has lots of info. Also kidshealth.org (Nemours, they have a satellite office in Lancaster).

Yes to all of this. If I was concerned that something was seriously wrong and felt like I was being blown off by my primary care doctor, be it my own or DD's pediatrician, I'd at least get a second opinion. The CHOP and Nemours (DuPont) networks are excellent suggestions.

[Simon]

We see tons of specialists each year and if I've decided to pursue something that another Dr. doesn't think is important, I just call the nurse line for our PCP and tell them that "I want to follow up with someone regarding X health concern, would it be better to see GI, pulmonology or neurology?" I sometimes will accept a follow up with our ped. but other times I just insist that I want to take it to the next level and ask who would be best type of specialist to help with my this symptom.
In your case, I'd probably raise the question with our pulmonologist since it seems related to breathing. Good luck!