Question 1

been straining on the toilet all day as ive been constipated. i have a hiatal hernia and the straining has caused it to become really sore around that area. should i be concerned? i get worried that it could get strangulated?

Accepted Answer

: It will not. But avoid constipation. Take a laxative of choice.

Question 2

have a hiatal hernia and ibs. can ibs cause more reflux? i get severe reflux and have been constipated for 4-5 days. ive taken a laxative but takes 6-12 hours to work. have severe nausea. as well as bloating from all the gas. not sure what to do?

Accepted Answer

: IBS is a group of symptoms but I don't see a clear effect on a hiatal hernia. If you take fiber for constipation be sure to drink plenty of water with it or else gas formation can be severe. Drinking hot water or applying heat to the abdomen helps break down gas into smaller bubbles. Drink flat ginger ale for nausea. If you have the urge &amp; can't move, use dulcolax suppository or fleets enema.

Question 3

severe constipation is due to moderate hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

No: Not related, must be something else.

Question 4

i have a hiatal hernia, i was straining on the toilet as i suffer constipation and ever since ive been feeling extremely nauseous, should i be concerned? ive had this feeling for 5 hours now. what will make it go away?

Accepted Answer

: If you have no vomiting try a little Pepto-Bismol or a ginger drink. To avoid constipation take a stool softner and Miralax as needed. Make fiber part of your diet. If nausea and constipation persists pl see your MD. Hope you feel better

Question 5

could i have a hiatal hernia? i had my appendix out in april. ever since, i've been dealing with constipation. only going 1 time per week. feels like something is stuck in the center of my abdomen between xiphoid process and umbilical area. there's a cons

Accepted Answer

You : You should research low or no cost clinics in your area. Also call  your local county hospital for assistance. You could very well have a hiatal hernia and/or gastritis, ulcers, reflux disease, esophagitis etc. The only way to know is by having an appropriate work up and diagnostic tests. In the meantime start taking daily over the counter prilosec. In addition, avoid ibuprofen, advil, spicy foods, caffeine, acidic foods, and chocolate.
Best of luck.

Question 6

physician told me to put on as much weight as i can asap; have hiatal hernia, diverticulosis, acid reflux & ibs - and constipation. what foods are ok?

Accepted Answer

Unusual advice: Ask again, and/ or consider a second opinion.

Question 7

i have trouble swallowing trouble breathing (sometimes) pain in the chest and down the left arm constipation abdomen pain and feel nauseous. could this be a hiatal hernia even though they didnt see it on a egd scope? they were looking at my esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms : An upper endoscope will see a hiatal hernia. There are several symptoms you mention. When the chest is involved with left arm and problems breathing pain one also thinks about the heart. You need an in-person evaluation from a doctor

Question 8

took clindamycin for staph infection on my leg. tummy hasn't been right since. er with pain behind my xiphoid process. white count 6.3 ct w contrast of abd/pelvic normal ex small hiatal hernia. diarreah constipation, gurling tummy 3 weeks now?

Accepted Answer

Change flora: After an antibiotic treatment, is not uncommon to have changes in your normal gastro intestinal flora and there can be some symptoms related to that. Use some probiotics, some yogurts, try to have a regular diet with fiber and give a little time. If symptoms do not clear, might request a GI consult. Best for you!

Question 9

i was diagnosed with a 1cm hiatal hernia. i have been constipated and strained a little. how much is too much straining to make a hiatal hernia worst? ive been scared to use the bathroom in fear of straining?

Accepted Answer

: Straining will not increase the size of a 1cm hiatal hernia but more likely  cause the advent of another ,usually , superficial. Good Luck

Question 10

can a hiatal hernia cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

GERD symptoms: Symptoms of gerd can include epigastric pain, regurgitation, bloating after meals and nausea.  Hiatal hernia is often seen with gerd, but patients may have a hiatal hernia but not have gerd.

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Been straining on the toilet all day as ive been constipated. i have a hiatal hernia and the straining has caused it to become really sore around that area. should i be concerned? i get worried that it could get strangulated?

A member asked:

Have a hiatal hernia and ibs. can ibs cause more reflux? i get severe reflux and have been constipated for 4-5 days. ive taken a laxative but takes 6-12 hours to work. have severe nausea. as well as bloating from all the gas. not sure what to do?

A member asked:

Severe constipation is due to moderate hiatal hernia?

A member asked:

I have a hiatal hernia, i was straining on the toilet as i suffer constipation and ever since ive been feeling extremely nauseous, should i be concerned? ive had this feeling for 5 hours now. what will make it go away?

A member asked:

Could i have a hiatal hernia? i had my appendix out in april. ever since, i've been dealing with constipation. only going 1 time per week. feels like something is stuck in the center of my abdomen between xiphoid process and umbilical area. there's a cons

A member asked:

Physician told me to put on as much weight as i can asap; have hiatal hernia, diverticulosis, acid reflux & ibs - and constipation. what foods are ok?

A member asked:

I have trouble swallowing trouble breathing (sometimes) pain in the chest and down the left arm constipation abdomen pain and feel nauseous. could this be a hiatal hernia even though they didnt see it on a egd scope? they were looking at my esophagus?

A member asked:

Took clindamycin for staph infection on my leg. tummy hasn't been right since. er with pain behind my xiphoid process. white count 6.3 ct w contrast of abd/pelvic normal ex small hiatal hernia. diarreah constipation, gurling tummy 3 weeks now?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a 1cm hiatal hernia. i have been constipated and strained a little. how much is too much straining to make a hiatal hernia worst? ive been scared to use the bathroom in fear of straining?

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Can a hiatal hernia cause nausea?

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