Question 1

could a hiatal hernia cause pain in throat area and difficulty breathing when running? does not happen while on the elliptical.

Accepted Answer

Possible but : Further evaluation is warranted and may represent occult heart disease. Talk to your physician.

Question 2

i was diagnosed of having a hiatal hernia and having silent reflux. i never had the food allergies or running nose, burning eyes and cough until after the hernia wrecked my life. could nissen fundoplication fix this?

Accepted Answer

: The symptoms you describe are not the usual symptoms of a hiatal hernia. Pl see a reputable GI internist and discuss this with her/him. If your symptoms are attributable to them fundoplication will help. Hope you feel better

Question 3

what does hiatal hernia feel like?

Accepted Answer

Hiatal hernia: Most commonly patients with hiatal hernias will experience symptoms of reflux such as heartburn and regurgitation if they have any symptoms at all.  The vast majority of hiatal hernias  encountered are small asymptomatic hernias that require no intervention.  Only those hernias that are symptomatic should be treated.  If surgery is required, it usually can be done laparoscopically.

Question 4

how to relieve hiatal hernia pain?

Accepted Answer

: eat small amounts well chewed slowly. Avoid spices. If still in pain you need to see GI MD or family MD for Rx

Question 5

what are the tests for hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your doctor can see you and review your symptoms such as heartburn, esophagitis, food reflux into the throat, feeling of food sticking when swallowing. Your doctor can determine if you need testing such as a simple chest x-ray. Sometimes a ct scan is used. Sometimes a referral to a gastroenterology specialist is considered for an endoscopy procedure.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Hiatal hernia include::   Chest pain, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Difficulty swallowing, Fever, Heartburn, Pain when swallowing, Regurgitation, Difficulty breathing, Vomiting, Vomiting blood, Wheezing.

Question 7

if you have a hiatal hernia is it visible from the outside?

Accepted Answer

No: Internal problem: some of stomach pops into chest.

Question 8

can a hiatal hernia be fatal?

Accepted Answer

Essentially No: Unless the hernia is so large that nearly all the stomach is in the chest and a gastric volvulous occurs (rare) needing emergency surgery. Heartburn ; reflux symptoms are usually treated medically. Elective surgery for some situations. Be sure you see a doctor for the proper testing.

Question 9

is there a cure for hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

YES: As with any hernia, it can be surgically repaired.

Question 10

why does my hiatal hernia pulsate?

Accepted Answer

: Hiatal hernia does not pulsate. You could be feeling the pulsation of your heart and possibly the aorta.

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Could a hiatal hernia cause pain in throat area and difficulty breathing when running? does not happen while on the elliptical.

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I was diagnosed of having a hiatal hernia and having silent reflux. i never had the food allergies or running nose, burning eyes and cough until after the hernia wrecked my life. could nissen fundoplication fix this?

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