Question 1

i have a hiatal hernia, sometimes it presses on my vagus nerve is this normal bc it cause me to have palpitations and dizziness should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 2

hello doc,
iam recently diagnosed with hiatal hernia (stage 2),iam taking pan 40 every morning and dompy whenever i get vomiting sensation,my question is  after having food i get slight dizziness during evening time ,is it related to hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: A hiatal hernia usually caused gastric reflux.  Try to eat a balanced diet.  The dizziness may be related to eating too much carbohydrates.  Allow your stomach to empty at least 4 hours prior to reclining and not to take fluids in the evening.
Follow with PCP for evaluation.

Question 3

i feel dizzy and lightheaded due to my hiatal hernia compressing my lungs (diagnosed). is there a way to alleviate the situation before surgery?

Accepted Answer

Are you sure: I would get a good medical check up before concluding the dizziness and being lightheaded is coming from a hiatal hernia, no matter no matter how large.  It is a little unusual for those two to be related.  You would want to make sure things like your blood pressure and heart rate is ok.  Discuss with your medical doctor.

Question 4

can gi doctors do test for hiatal hernia and how do i tell them i would like that checked. heart burn with nausea right upper abdo. pain  dizziness

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are having reflux symptoms, hiatal hernia is a common finding. It can sometimes be detected on an UGI or can be seen if an EGD/upper endoscopy is deemed necessary. How do you tell them - just tell them your concerns, your symptoms, and that you think you have a hiatal hernia and would like to be checked for that. Very simple. Just be honest.

Question 5

i got a stomach ache. i had diarrhea and eventually threw up. eventually i got dizzy and laid on the floor for a couple hours. i eventually started pooping blood still have ache. i was recently diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia.what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Rectal bleeding.: If you literally have blood flowing/ hemorrhaing  from rectum instead of bowel movements tinged with blood and abdominal pain then I would recommend more urgent assessment. This should have nothing to do with a small hiatal hernia.

Question 6

can a hiatal hernia be caused by givng birth to a baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Gravid uterus may aggravate it but will not cause it.

Question 7

what causes a tortuous esophagus if its not a hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Motility disorder: It could be a motility disorder such as distal (formerly diffuse) esophageal spasm or a nutcracker esophagus. High resolution Manometry is the test to find out. A small tube is placed into the esophagus and you swallow water 10 times. It measures the valve pressures and the coordination and strength of the muscle contractions. Hope this helps!

Question 8

what causes a hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: The hiatus is the normal hole in the diaphragm muscle thru which the esophagus passes to go from the chest to the abdominal cavity.  A hiatal hernia is an enlargement of this opening thru which the stomach can slip up into the chest.  This is found in 15% of people & rarely causes symptoms.   It is unclear if this develops before birth and/or develops in response to elevated abdominal pressure.

Question 9

can sex cause a strangulated hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

: That will be unlikely, but cannot be ruled out. Depending on actual symptoms other conditions appear more likely.

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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I have a hiatal hernia, sometimes it presses on my vagus nerve is this normal bc it cause me to have palpitations and dizziness should i be concerned?

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Hello doc, iam recently diagnosed with hiatal hernia (stage 2),iam taking pan 40 every morning and dompy whenever i get vomiting sensation,my question is after having food i get slight dizziness during evening time ,is it related to hiatal hernia?

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I feel dizzy and lightheaded due to my hiatal hernia compressing my lungs (diagnosed). is there a way to alleviate the situation before surgery?

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Can gi doctors do test for hiatal hernia and how do i tell them i would like that checked. heart burn with nausea right upper abdo. pain dizziness

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I got a stomach ache. i had diarrhea and eventually threw up. eventually i got dizzy and laid on the floor for a couple hours. i eventually started pooping blood still have ache. i was recently diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia.what should i do?

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Can a hiatal hernia be caused by givng birth to a baby?

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What causes a tortuous esophagus if its not a hiatal hernia?

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What causes a hiatal hernia?

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Can sex cause a strangulated hiatal hernia?

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Can a hiatal hernia cause nausea?

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