Question 1

Had stomach balloon, removed after 6 weeks didn't tolerate, am short of breath for 1 month, been diagnosed hiatal hernia no scans done, can hh cause that?

Accepted Answer

You had an operation on your stomach.  It was operated on and taken down.  If you are short of breath and obese a pulmonary embolism should be considered.  You may have had a dvt.  The doctors will evaluate you.   An elevated d dimer.  Hope this helps.  It could be many things.

Question 2

I have acid reflux and a newly found small hiatal hernia, if i am careful can i still shovel snow?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux (gerd) is a common condition, and often associated with a hiatal hernia.  Lifestyle modifications are recommended, including reduction of caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, spicy foods, and elevation of the head of your bed.  Sometimes tight waistbands can increase abdominal pressure and worsen the symptom. Shoveling snow shouldn't bother you if done calmly and occasionally.  Good luck!

Question 3

Can a hiatal hernia just disappear? upper gi by one doc twice 2005 & 2012, he said i have it twice, recently upper gi new doc she said i don't have it

Accepted Answer

if a person lose weight and end up with less abdominal pressure that will push the stomach up in the chest ,the sliding part of the fiatal hernia will be gone, but the actual hernia which is a widening in the opening of the hiatus will always be there ,but will not be visualize by X ray or endoscopy, specially with the lack of reflux.
your hernia unless repaired suurgically will always be there.

Question 4

I am a 56-year-old woman newly diagnosed w/hiatal hernia. omeprazole 20 mg controls my symptoms; can i still run and do yoga w/o making hernia worse?

Accepted Answer

Yoga and running should be helping if anything.
If your yoga routine contains upside down postures and you notice worsening of your symptoms following your practice would suggest avoiding that specific part in the future.

Question 5

Best treatment plan for gastroparisis, barretts, nighttime gasbloat and hiatal hernia, ibs ?i see a gi , just for looking options as im newly diagnosed.

Accepted Answer

Complex but not rare constellation of problems. Barrett esophagus most important - severe esophageal damage due to reflux. If no dysplasia on biopsies can be treated by hernia repair and fundoplication. Repeat surveillance endoscopy may be advised first. Gastroparesis concerning but fundo. Can sometimes improve gastric emptying.  By lbs do you mean morbid obesity?  Running out of space.

Question 6

I have been on 2-20mg aciphex a day for years and it's not working anymore. i have had chest pain and the feeling of my throat closing up. i am barely eating. i also have a hiatal hernia.i just had an abdominal ct scan and ekg-normal. new rx needed?

Accepted Answer

You don't mention a gastroenterologist. I think one should be treating you. A gastroscopy would allow careful examination of the esophagus and  stomach as well as testing for h pylori which would be my recommendations

Question 7

I never used to go to the bathroom regularly maybe once every 3 days, but now i am going 5 or more times a day and i only eat once to twice a day. what could be wrong? i do have a hiatal hernia.

Accepted Answer

What you are describing could be irritable bowel syndrome, which can be either constipation-dominant or diarrhea-dominant. In ibs, the bowel is irritated for unknown reasons, causing pain and problems stooling. This can involve chronic constipation or (most commonly) chronic diarrhea.

Any sudden change in bowel habits warrants a trip to the doc to have it investigated.

Question 8

I have a hiatel hernia and i dont always lay on my stomach but sometimes i do would it take years for laying on my stomach to make my hiatal hernia larger? i have a small hiatal found in november hernia im 152 pounds and my height is 5'7?

Accepted Answer

I don't think that lying on your abdomen or on your back with an empty stomach would worsen your hiatal hernia.  These positions  shouldn't pose an stress on the herniation.

Question 9

Can hiatal hernia resolve on own? if i lose weight (5'3) and 150 lbs, and if i eat better? i cant stand the pressure it gives me .

Accepted Answer

is actually a defect through which a portion of your stomach protrudes through an opening in your diaphragm causing heartburn or gastric distress. I agree that weight loss is a smart idea to relieve symptoms and the use of acid inhibitors like Pepcid, (famotidine) Zegerid or Prilosec will help.

Question 10

How is a hiatal hernia repaired?

Accepted Answer

A hiatal hernia is an enlargement of the normal hole in the diaphragm muscle thru which the esophagus passes to enter into the abdomen. A hiatal hernia may lead to gerd by virtue of the stomach yo-yo-ing up thru the hiatus into the chest.  Surgical repair involves three key steps: return the stomach to the abdominal cavity, tighten the hole in the diaphragm, and create a new valve to rx  reflux.

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I have acid reflux and a newly found small hiatal hernia, if i am careful can i still shovel snow?

Can a hiatal hernia just disappear? upper gi by one doc twice 2005 & 2012, he said i have it twice, recently upper gi new doc she said i don't have it

I am a 56-year-old woman newly diagnosed w/hiatal hernia. omeprazole 20 mg controls my symptoms; can i still run and do yoga w/o making hernia worse?

Best treatment plan for gastroparisis, barretts, nighttime gasbloat and hiatal hernia, ibs ?i see a gi , just for looking options as im newly diagnosed.

I have been on 2-20mg aciphex a day for years and it's not working anymore. i have had chest pain and the feeling of my throat closing up. i am barely eating. i also have a hiatal hernia.i just had an abdominal ct scan and ekg-normal. new rx needed?

I never used to go to the bathroom regularly maybe once every 3 days, but now i am going 5 or more times a day and i only eat once to twice a day. what could be wrong? i do have a hiatal hernia.

I have a hiatel hernia and i dont always lay on my stomach but sometimes i do would it take years for laying on my stomach to make my hiatal hernia larger? i have a small hiatal found in november hernia im 152 pounds and my height is 5'7?

Can hiatal hernia resolve on own? if i lose weight (5'3) and 150 lbs, and if i eat better? i cant stand the pressure it gives me .

How is a hiatal hernia repaired?

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