Question 1

my waist got bigger after daily prednizone for 18mo.no real weight gain.also hyetal hernia.in danger?also bad hypo thyroid.bmi 28, sedentary due to bac

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: You need an endocrinologist to help you sort out your thyroid issues.  Consider also water aerobics - great exercise, and easy on the back and joints.

Question 2

question on my diabetes medication. i cannot take glucophage, it hurts my upper abdomen too much. so my doctor did put me on galvus with my diaglucide, which i take before breakfast. but i am afraid if galvus does cause weight gain or not?

Accepted Answer

Weight: Galvus has not been associated with weight gain as major side effect

Question 3

docs, could a small hiatal hernia caused by being overweight go away once the weight is lost?

Accepted Answer

No: Short answer is no, but small hiatal hernias are usually asymptomatic, and not dangerous anyway. Large hiatal hernias can be dangerous, and sometimes require surgical repair. Weight loss could help a small one from becoming a large one. Hope this helps!

Question 4

does hiatal hernia cause diarrhea and weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Should not: A hiatal hernia is just a loosening of the diaphragm allowing part of the stomach to slip up into the chest thereby allowing easier acid reflux to occur into the esophagus.

Question 5

does weight lifting with a moderate hiatal hernia only cause more reflux or actually pushes the stomach permanently more up?my esophagus is ok. stop?

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Reflux: The stomach slides up and down usually.
Workout on empty stomach.
Be upright as much as reasonable.
Lose weight, treat symptoms.

Question 6

red sores open sores below ribs and on sides, that get more inflamed after lifting weights in gym, wondering if my hiatal hernia could be the cause.

Accepted Answer

No: Skin lesions have nothing to do with the hiatal hernia. See your doctor to find out more.

Question 7

can a moderately sized hiatal hernia in stomach cause upper pain with weight loss & loss of appetite. thank you great doctors?

Accepted Answer

: Though these symptoms can be explained by large hiatal hernia, it is uncommon presentation. Please see gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. Best of luck.

Question 8

can hiatal hernia cause visual peristalsis? if not, what can cause that? i have pain in stomach, heartburn, nausea, weight loss..

Accepted Answer

Pain,  heartburn, .: The symptoms you describe indicates that you need to see your primary doctor sometime soon to try and determine the cause of your symptoms.

Your doctor may need to refer you to a gastroenterologist.

Don't delay too long!

Question 9

is it ok to lift weights with a small sliding hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Clear it: with your physician first. Isolated leg and arm muscle exercises should be OK, but avoid clean and jerks, power lifts or any lifts that involve the abdominal muscles or stress the core. The pressure could strangulate your intestine and put you in the hospital.

Question 10

is it okay to lift weights and do bodybuilding if you have a hiatal hernia with minimal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Ask doctor: I would ask your doctor who made the diagnosis as  your doctor knows how much of a hernia is present.  You should hold off on strenuous exercises, till given the go ahead by your doctor.

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My waist got bigger after daily prednizone for 18mo.no real weight gain.also hyetal hernia.in danger?also bad hypo thyroid.bmi 28, sedentary due to bac

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Question on my diabetes medication. i cannot take glucophage, it hurts my upper abdomen too much. so my doctor did put me on galvus with my diaglucide, which i take before breakfast. but i am afraid if galvus does cause weight gain or not?

A member asked:

Docs, could a small hiatal hernia caused by being overweight go away once the weight is lost?

A member asked:

Does hiatal hernia cause diarrhea and weight loss?

A member asked:

Does weight lifting with a moderate hiatal hernia only cause more reflux or actually pushes the stomach permanently more up?my esophagus is ok. stop?

A member asked:

Red sores open sores below ribs and on sides, that get more inflamed after lifting weights in gym, wondering if my hiatal hernia could be the cause.

A member asked:

Can a moderately sized hiatal hernia in stomach cause upper pain with weight loss & loss of appetite. thank you great doctors?

A member asked:

Can hiatal hernia cause visual peristalsis? if not, what can cause that? i have pain in stomach, heartburn, nausea, weight loss..

A member asked:

Is it ok to lift weights with a small sliding hiatal hernia?

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Is it okay to lift weights and do bodybuilding if you have a hiatal hernia with minimal symptoms?

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