Question 1

Can a hiatel hernia cause breathing or weight problems? i am a 47 yr old female.

Accepted Answer

Though the reflux associated with some hernias will often feel like it is difficult to breathe.  Weight on the other hand can cause breathing problems and worsen the hiatal hernia symptoms.  Losing weight and increasing activity may help both of your problems.  Still, if they are not improving or worsening you should see an md.

Question 2

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 3

Does a hiatel hernia feel like a heart attack sometimes?

Accepted Answer

It may give you acid/indigestion that may feel exactly like a heart attack. But if you are at risk otherwise, better safe than sorry and get yourself checked.

Question 4

I have lost 14 pounds since july. wheat allergy and hiatel hernia. i am concerned?

Accepted Answer

This kind of unintentional weight loss should be evaluated by a physician who is able to get a comprehensive history and physical exam on you. If you need further testing, this doctor will then have the information necessary to make decisions. Best wishes.

Question 5

Can symptoms of a hiatel hernia such as palpatations and shortness of breath be influenced by body position? mine gets worse lying down.

Accepted Answer

Yes, the symptoms of hiatal hernia are made worse by lying flat because stomach contents may flow into the esophagus in this position, burning the delicate tissues with their acidic secretions.  Prop the head of your bed up 2-4 inches with blocks of wood and sleep on 2 pillows.  If you are overweight, weight loss will also help!

Question 6

My wife has hiatel hernia causing shortness of breath and painfull gurd was told by gastro expertoperaration to fix hernia can cause all kinds of complecations, and may not even work, we are lost?

Accepted Answer

After being tests for h. Pylori bacteria, i would suggest a week week course of ex ppi( proton pump inhubitor) i.e. Nexium, (esomeprazole) omperazole, zergrid etcc- your GI can due furhter blood and imaging tests as well as upper endoscopy.

Question 7

My chest xray has shown a "tortuos aorta'.  no one seems concerned about it but me.i'm 66 - and have a hiatel hernia.  could the two be related?

Accepted Answer

You have a hiatal hernia.  You have a tortuous aorta.  The two are not related.  The aorta has turns in it that are being commented or described by the radiologist.  Ask you doctor, the person who ordered the study, to tell you why they ordered the ct scan.  Then ask them what was found.  So long as the aorta is not enlarged (dilated or aneurysmal) then it is normal.Hope this helps.

Question 8

What are typical causes  of a hiatel hernia? can it be the cause of shortness of breath. heart work up is ok but have a snall hiatel hernia and reflux

Accepted Answer

Most people with hiatal hernias are born with them.  Being overweight/obese may make the hernia worse; reflux may lead to mild cough or shortness of breath, which can worsen if the reflux leads to repeated episodes of acid going into the lungs (aspiration).  There are many other causes of shortness of breath, the most common being out of shape.  See a pulmonologist and get checked out.

Question 9

Stool is kinda black / loose .edg normal. found sludge on gallbladder. hida scan normal.. have diverticulosis and hiatel hernia. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

if your stool is black, that could indicate blood. Do you take Iron? See you doctor to evaluate further.

Question 10

Had upper&lower gi. have a 3cm hiatel hernia  repetitive vomiting. had nissen surgery 3weeks ago. and still nausea and vomiting. do you might know why?

Accepted Answer

Think about it this way: before the operation, you had terrible problems with reflux. Now, after a major operation, you are having some readjustment issues. In time, these will go away. You probably had the reflux problem for years, and you're only in to the 3rd week of the adjustment phase of your no reflux life. You'll come around soon enough. Don't worry. Hope this helps!

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Can a hiatel hernia cause breathing or weight problems? i am a 47 yr old female.

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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?

Does a hiatel hernia feel like a heart attack sometimes?

I have lost 14 pounds since july. wheat allergy and hiatel hernia. i am concerned?

Can symptoms of a hiatel hernia such as palpatations and shortness of breath be influenced by body position? mine gets worse lying down.

My wife has hiatel hernia causing shortness of breath and painfull gurd was told by gastro expertoperaration to fix hernia can cause all kinds of complecations, and may not even work, we are lost?

My chest xray has shown a "tortuos aorta'. no one seems concerned about it but me.i'm 66 - and have a hiatel hernia. could the two be related?

What are typical causes of a hiatel hernia? can it be the cause of shortness of breath. heart work up is ok but have a snall hiatel hernia and reflux

Stool is kinda black / loose .edg normal. found sludge on gallbladder. hida scan normal.. have diverticulosis and hiatel hernia. should i be concerned?

Had upper&lower gi. have a 3cm hiatel hernia repetitive vomiting. had nissen surgery 3weeks ago. and still nausea and vomiting. do you might know why?

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