Question 1

does my hiatal hernia increases my chances of dangerous viral infections?

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Very indirectly.: Hiatal hernia can cause you to have frequent acid reflux.  Frequent acid reflux can back up into the lungs sometimes and put you at risk for developing certain kinds of bacterial and viral infections.  So the answer is, hiatal hernia can *indirectly* increase your risk of dangerous viral infections.

Question 2

does my hiatal hernia increases my chances of dangerous fungal infections?

Accepted Answer

No: A hiatal hernia is a condition in which part of the stomach squeezes up into the chest area through a weak spot in the sheet of muscle (the diaphragm) that separates the chest from the abdomen. A hiatal hernia does not increase one's chances of fungal infections.

Question 3

does my hiatal hernia increases my chances of dangerous bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

Very indirectly.: Hiatal hernia can cause you to have frequent acid reflux.  Frequent acid reflux can back up into the lungs sometimes and put you at risk for developing certain kinds of bacterial and viral infections.  So the answer is, hiatal hernia can *indirectly* increase your risk of dangerous bacterial infections.

Question 4

male with umbilical hernia. it hasn't hurt. i've had a viral infection for three weeks now. the hernia area now hurts when cough. is this a concern?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: coughing can aggravate an umbilical hernia. I suggest an examination with your PCP.

Question 5

i've been diagnosed with hiatal hernia, diffuse erosive gastritis, and h pylori infection. are there other remedies aside fron the meds and diet?

Accepted Answer

Meds are better : The conditions you describe are serious. Diet and over the counter meds may help some.  However, the prescription medications - antibiotics and acid lowering mediations are safe and effective. They will help you and have very low side effects. Serious complications can occur from what you have.  I'd recommend seeing a doctor again and do take the medications. 
Feel better.   Peter wilk, md.

Question 6

dr. diagnosed me with eustachian inflammation and was prescribed amoxiclav, flonase and claritin.  i also have hiatal hernia and frequently get sinus infections from acid reflux and probably caused eustach inflammation.  will amoxiclav make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Augmentin can: cause GI upset.  But it will probably not negatively affect inflammation of your Eustachian tube.  Ask the prescribing doctor just to be sure.

Question 7

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 8

does my hiatal hernia increases my chances of dangerous sepsis?

Accepted Answer

No.: A hiatal hernia is an enlargement of the normal opening in the diaphragm muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, through which the esophagus passes.  This hernia allows the stomach to slide up into the chest cavity, often leading to heartburn.  This is sometimes used synonymously with the term gerd, but it is but one casue of reflux.  It is not associated with sepsis.

Question 9

can my hiatal hernia increase my chance of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

No.: These two diseases are entirely unrelated.

Question 10

can my hiatal hernia increase my chance of an ulcer?

Accepted Answer

No: Your are more likely to have pill induced ulcers where pills can get caught in a hiatal hernia, but your incidence of gastric and duodenal ulcer should be the same.

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Dr. diagnosed me with eustachian inflammation and was prescribed amoxiclav, flonase and claritin. i also have hiatal hernia and frequently get sinus infections from acid reflux and probably caused eustach inflammation. will amoxiclav make it worse?

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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?

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