Question 1

can a hiatel hernia cause breathing or weight problems? i am a 47 yr old female.

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Though the reflux associated with some hernias will often feel like it is difficult to breathe.  Weight on the other hand can cause breathing problems and worsen the hiatal hernia symptoms.  Losing weight and increasing activity may help both of your problems.  Still, if they are not improving or worsening you should see an md.

Question 2

it'd be possible that a hiatus hernia cause breathing difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A hiatal hernia can cause breathing difficulties in a couple different ways. One, if it is very large enough of the stomach can get into the chest that it takes up space the lungs would normally occupy.  Two, if the reflux associated with the hrenia is bad enough it can reflux into your airway and cause problems with bresthing

Question 3

dificults breathing problem in hernia. please what are drug for this case?

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?: Unfortunately, I am not exactly sure what you are asking.  Can you provide a bit more detail?

Question 4

can hiatal hernia affect my breathing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A hiatal hernia is the stomach protruding into the chest cavity, which can affect one's breathing.

Question 5

will a hernia affect breathing when running?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Depending an the site location of the hernia and if it is reducible may affect breathing.  Hernias that are not reducible usually cause pain and discomfort that can affect breathing.

Question 6

i am having a lot of trouble breathing and have a heavy chest, could my hiatal hernia have got worse today. i was doing some work and couldn't breath?

Accepted Answer

Emergency room : Please go immediately to the er. When a 56 year old man has chest heaviness and breathing difficulty, it's an emergency until proven otherwise.   Go now.

Question 7

hiatul hernia, can't sleep at night because i can't lay flat have a hard time breathing. pain in chest and top of stomach. dry throat and mouth.

Accepted Answer

Orthopnea: Described symptom's are worrying for a serious cardiovascular condition, be further examined and tested immediately

Question 8

15 months of nausea feeling in throat,no appetite,chest pain sternum,belching,trouble breathing,constant belly pain.endoscopy showed sliding small hiatal hernia, breath test showed sibo.xflaxin hasn't helped. is it the hernia or sibo causing problems?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Waiting for 15 months is too long to ignore your health. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 9

i had surgery on wednesday may 1st for hernia repair with the mesh and then on friday may 3 rd  and now i am having a heard time breathing.

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor : Not sure why there were two operations over three days, but trouble breathing could represent a blood clot in the lungs. This is potentially fatal, so you should call your surgeon right now to find out more.

Question 10

i sometimes repeatedly stop breathing just as i fall asleep. when this occurs i also have increased pain from a hiatal  hernia. whats causing this?

Accepted Answer

?Sleep apnea?: Cessation of breathing while sleeping is most often, but not exclusively, sleep apnea. Since the trachea and esophagus run along with each other and the diaphragm is involved in breathing and is where the hiatal hernia is, one would expect that they are anatomically and functionally related. However, although probable, it is not fact until more significant problems are ruled out.

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Can a hiatel hernia cause breathing or weight problems? i am a 47 yr old female.

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It'd be possible that a hiatus hernia cause breathing difficulties?

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Dificults breathing problem in hernia. please what are drug for this case?

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Can hiatal hernia affect my breathing?

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Will a hernia affect breathing when running?

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I am having a lot of trouble breathing and have a heavy chest, could my hiatal hernia have got worse today. i was doing some work and couldn't breath?

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Hiatul hernia, can't sleep at night because i can't lay flat have a hard time breathing. pain in chest and top of stomach. dry throat and mouth.

A member asked:

15 months of nausea feeling in throat,no appetite,chest pain sternum,belching,trouble breathing,constant belly pain.endoscopy showed sliding small hiatal hernia, breath test showed sibo.xflaxin hasn't helped. is it the hernia or sibo causing problems?

A member asked:

I had surgery on wednesday may 1st for hernia repair with the mesh and then on friday may 3 rd and now i am having a heard time breathing.

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I sometimes repeatedly stop breathing just as i fall asleep. when this occurs i also have increased pain from a hiatal hernia. whats causing this?

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