Question 1

does exercise help with a hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly, at best.: A hiatal hernia, by definition, is an enlarged opening in the diaphragm muscle that separates the chest from abdominal cavity.  It is often used interchangeably with gerd; while often both present, they are distinctly separate diseases.  Exercise may indirectly help gerd by leading to weight loss but it will not improve the anatomical abnormality of a hiatal hernia.

Question 2

is it possible to develop a hiatal hernia from exercise?

Accepted Answer

No: But exercises that increase the pressure in your abdomen (crunches) may exacerbate the symptoms of your hernia.

Question 3

i have gone for my endoscopy test and result shows mild hiatal hernia.can i still do strenuous exercise? would it make it worse if i do?

Accepted Answer

yes: You can exercize but any increase in abdominal pressure (by straining while holding your breath) may exacerbate your reflux. So if you lift,  breathe as you do so.

Question 4

diagnosed with hiatal hernia during endoscopy procedure. what exercises would be considered safe for me that would not further aggravate my condition?

Accepted Answer

Cardio: Cardio, non-strenuous activities should be fine, such as elliptical, bicycling, etc.

Question 5

diagnosed with hiatal hernia and gerd ,gerd symptoms are not aggrivated by any food , so can i continue to eat the foods i like without damage?

Accepted Answer

YES: It the quantity not the quality, so smaller more frequent meals.  
If any food causes dyspepsia the discontinue it.

Question 6

i believe that i have a hiatal hernia due to the symptoms i have, what can i do to get rid of it? also, can i do regular exercise i.e. gym work.

Accepted Answer

Need an exam: You cannot tell what you may have by symptoms alone, and a significant hiatal hernia would be unlikely at age 18. Need to see a doctor for an exam. May be acid reflux, gastritis, etc. Do not go by feelings or symptoms alone. Also see a doctor before a major change in an exersice program.

Question 7

yes i have a hiatal hernia has been acting up for 3 days now im bloated pain is bad at time i have been taking metamucil 2 mts could it be aggravating?

Accepted Answer

Metamucil not great: Metamucil is actually for prevention of constipation.  So it could be messing with your intestines, when the problem is in your esophagus.  Better to take an acid blocker or antacid if this is really your problem.

Question 8

diagnosed small hiatal hernia and reflux. no ulcers or masses. will celebrex (celecoxib) agravate reflux symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: It probably will. Ibuprofen and aspirin can cause it as well

Question 9

i am 34 and have a hiatal hernia. i drink alcohol occasionally. i watch my diet and exercise gas and bloating have increased. why? soothing remedies?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Increased gas and bloating are symptoms of malabsorption, generally.  This can be multifactorial, i.e. Related to diet, stomach, gallbladder or pancreatic disease, or a host of other issues.  Sometimes over the counter products containing mylicon can be of some help, but i would recommend a thorough evaluation with your primary doctor and perhaps upper endoscopy (egd).

Question 10

my ecg is normal and heart health is ok, i do have ephasgatius and hiatal hernia and i've noticed after a really bad reflux session lately i can't feel my heartbeat in my chest when i exercise could this be because the esophagus is inflamed?

Accepted Answer

: Esophagus and heartbeat are separate. Hearing or not hearing your heartbeat is not related to your esophagus. You are too young to have this condition. I suggest a second opinion- unless you have symptoms. Wish you good health

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Diagnosed with hiatal hernia during endoscopy procedure. what exercises would be considered safe for me that would not further aggravate my condition?

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Diagnosed with hiatal hernia and gerd ,gerd symptoms are not aggrivated by any food , so can i continue to eat the foods i like without damage?

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I believe that i have a hiatal hernia due to the symptoms i have, what can i do to get rid of it? also, can i do regular exercise i.e. gym work.

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Yes i have a hiatal hernia has been acting up for 3 days now im bloated pain is bad at time i have been taking metamucil 2 mts could it be aggravating?

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Diagnosed small hiatal hernia and reflux. no ulcers or masses. will celebrex (celecoxib) agravate reflux symptoms?

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I am 34 and have a hiatal hernia. i drink alcohol occasionally. i watch my diet and exercise gas and bloating have increased. why? soothing remedies?

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My ecg is normal and heart health is ok, i do have ephasgatius and hiatal hernia and i've noticed after a really bad reflux session lately i can't feel my heartbeat in my chest when i exercise could this be because the esophagus is inflamed?

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