Question 1

can a hiatal hernia be fatal?

Accepted Answer

Essentially No: Unless the hernia is so large that nearly all the stomach is in the chest and a gastric volvulous occurs (rare) needing emergency surgery. Heartburn ; reflux symptoms are usually treated medically. Elective surgery for some situations. Be sure you see a doctor for the proper testing.

Question 2

how should i treat hiatal hernia?

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C Gastroenterologist: If you are like most people, you are using "hiatal hernia" to mean gastroesophageal reflux disease(gerd). Proven rx include dietary changes, avoidance of caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol, wt loss, and acid-lowering meds.If your symptoms are bad at night, putting the head of the bed up on blocks helps, as does eating dinner early.  If symptoms persist, it's best to see a GI dr(gastroenterologist).

Question 3

what does hiatal hernia feel like?

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Hiatal hernia: Most commonly patients with hiatal hernias will experience symptoms of reflux such as heartburn and regurgitation if they have any symptoms at all.  The vast majority of hiatal hernias  encountered are small asymptomatic hernias that require no intervention.  Only those hernias that are symptomatic should be treated.  If surgery is required, it usually can be done laparoscopically.

Question 4

how to relieve hiatal hernia pain?

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: eat small amounts well chewed slowly. Avoid spices. If still in pain you need to see GI MD or family MD for Rx

Question 5

what are the tests for hiatal hernia?

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See your doctor: Your doctor can see you and review your symptoms such as heartburn, esophagitis, food reflux into the throat, feeling of food sticking when swallowing. Your doctor can determine if you need testing such as a simple chest x-ray. Sometimes a ct scan is used. Sometimes a referral to a gastroenterology specialist is considered for an endoscopy procedure.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of hiatal hernia?

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The symptoms of Hiatal hernia include::   Chest pain, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Difficulty swallowing, Fever, Heartburn, Pain when swallowing, Regurgitation, Difficulty breathing, Vomiting, Vomiting blood, Wheezing.

Question 7

if you have a hiatal hernia is it visible from the outside?

Accepted Answer

No: Internal problem: some of stomach pops into chest.

Question 8

is there a cure for hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

YES: As with any hernia, it can be surgically repaired.

Question 9

why does my hiatal hernia pulsate?

Accepted Answer

: Hiatal hernia does not pulsate. You could be feeling the pulsation of your heart and possibly the aorta.

Question 10

can a large hiatal hernia kill me?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Large hiatal hernias can result in Bowel obstruction or even twisting of the stomach. Consideration for operative intervention would depend on your age and overall health. Seek expert opinion from a surgeon that routinely performs hiatal hernia repairs.

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