Can hiatal hernia affect my breathing

Question 1

Can hiatal hernia affect my breathing?

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

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Yes: Large hiatal hernias can cause shortness of breath. The only solution for these large hernias is surgical repair. There are often other conditions how... Read More

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I doubt it: Usually hiatal hernia are small and they can cause pain mainly from the feeling of heart burn as stomach acid is regurgitated in to the esophagus . A... Read More

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Question 2

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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?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 t... Read More

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Question 3

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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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 n... Read More

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Short of breath: Hiatal hernia is in general not a cause of shortness of breath unless it becomes very large and replaces lung space. You should go to er and get seen ... Read More

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Question 4

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?

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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Waiting for 15 months is to... Read More

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Question 5

I've been diagnosed with hiatal hernia and gerd and lately my breathing problems got a lot worse. what are my options and best course of action?

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GERD-related asthma?: About a third of chronic gerd suffers have an asthma-like presentation, and about a third of asthmatics have gerd. As such, many asthmatics show sign... Read More

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Question 6

Severe sharp pain in ulq area while breathing and some movement. diagnosed with anxiety and small hiatal hernia last year, not sure if related or not?

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They are possibly : related. Have it rechecked by your doctor to make sure. Stress and anxiety can do many things!

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Question 7

Can a hiatal hernia or gerd cause heart symptoms and difficulty breathing?

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Yes: A hiatal hernia and gerd can cause chest pain and palpitations. A large hiatal hernia can cause shortness of breath by crowding your chest cavity and... Read More

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Question 8

Ive had a hiatal hernia for 12 years lately im throwing up everything that i eat, having problem breathing until i throw up should i get surgery ??

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If your doctors think fixing the hernia would relieve you of these symptoms, then the surgery is likely worth it. You need to weigh the risks of the p... Read More

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Question 9

Could hiatal hernia cause trouble breathing when lying flat on back? my husband's heart is healthy-went to cardiologist but dr had no idea why

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Yes.: Hiatal hernia can cause esophageal reflux worsens with lying on back which can feel like burning chest pain and difficulty catching breath.

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Question 10

I think my breathing problems and post nasal drip was all from a hiatal hernia not asthma. what are the cures for a hiatal hernia from stress/anxiety?

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Hiatal hernia: A hiatal hernia associated with gerd, reflux of stomach contents up your esophagus, can cause cough, aspiration pneumonia, asthma like pulmonary probl... Read More

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Can hiatal hernia affect my breathing