Question 1

female, 67 , good health, no smoking or alcohol,    can a small hiatal hernia grown or enlarge? thank you

Accepted Answer

Hiatal Hernia: Hiatal hernias can come and go, get better (especially with weight loss), and can get worse (with time and age, weight gain, increased abdominal pressure).  They can cause acid reflux, feeling full early, chest pain and even feeling short of breath).    Good luck.

Question 2

my 15 yr old son was just dignosed with hiatal hernia he has a lot of other health issues due to being born at 24 weeks would his chronic cough cause it?

Accepted Answer

No: Chronic cough will not cause a hernia but it will worsen it. From your question, it seems that your son have multiple pulmonary problems that he was born with at 24 wks and hiatal hernia was one of them. It did show up now because it was exacerbated by the cough. I hope this answered your question.

Question 3

can hiatal hernia affect my child?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: While reflux can occur in children, having a hiatal hernia is less common.  Most hiatal hernias develop over the course of a person's life.

Question 4

what can be done about a hiatal hernia?

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Hiatal hernia: Hiatal hernias are are very common and often without any symptoms at all.   It is not like a groin hernia that one worries about stragulation or need for surgery.   Often associated symptoms are reflux which is really caused by a weakened lower esophageal sphincter and not the hernia---ie  hearburn,  indigestion etc.

Question 5

can my weight be a factor in hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although skiny patients do have hernia issues.  Most hernias are more common (hiatal hernia included) with overweight individuals.  Simple physic applies here - increase load of stress = the greater risk of muscle injury.

Question 6

can sex cause a strangulated hiatal hernia?

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: That will be unlikely, but cannot be ruled out. Depending on actual symptoms other conditions appear more likely.

Question 7

how do i know exactly what is a hiatal hernia?

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Hiatal hernia: Is herniation, or protrusion, of a portion of stomach (which is normally in the abdomen) into the chest through the esophageal hiatus, thus "hiatal" hernia.  There are different types though and some require urgent surgery, although most are of the "sliding" type that is usually harmless.  It also depends on the extent of the stomach herniation and other organ involvement.

Question 8

what are the severe symptoms of sliding hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

: Visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/hiatal-hernia

Question 9

possible hiatal hernia, how can i tell if it is or not?

Accepted Answer

See your dr: There are a couple of different tests that can help with the diagnosis. An upper GI is an x-ray that can show a hiatal hernia. The other test that can help is an egd which is a procedure performed by a gastroenterologist. A ct scan can also be used for diagnosis.

Question 10

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.

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Female, 67 , good health, no smoking or alcohol, can a small hiatal hernia grown or enlarge? thank you

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My 15 yr old son was just dignosed with hiatal hernia he has a lot of other health issues due to being born at 24 weeks would his chronic cough cause it?

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Can hiatal hernia affect my child?

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What can be done about a hiatal hernia?

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Can my weight be a factor in hiatal hernia?

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Can sex cause a strangulated hiatal hernia?

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How do i know exactly what is a hiatal hernia?

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What are the severe symptoms of sliding hiatal hernia?

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Is it possible to develop a hiatal hernia from exercise?

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