Question 1

han an exam done good doctors, they found an moderate sized hiatal hernia in my stomach i feel pressure/discomfort in center of abdomen after very little food, can feel a bulge, also gastrointerologist found inflammation in stomach as well?

Accepted Answer

: The incidence of hiatal hernia in 15-to 30 % of asymptomatic persons. Avoid spicy food, eat small meals frequently and try Pepto-Bismol as needed. Hope you do well

Question 2

how to decrease the size of my upper stomach from moderate hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Other way around: The hiatal hernia does not cause a large abdomen, rather the other way around - obesity and overweight are risk factors for developing a hiatal hernia.  If you have a hiatal hernia, you should see your physician about a weight reduction plan to see if this will help you reduce symptoms.  In some cases where bariatric surgery is being done, the hiatal hernia can be fixed at the same time.

Question 3

good doctors what are common symptoms of a moderately sized hiatal hernia ?

Accepted Answer

: If this is a sliding hiatal hernia symptoms could be heartburn and/ or regurgitation,worse on reclining or bearing down or feeling full soon after meals. If part of the hernia is stuck in the chest, chest pains,vomiting,and sense of difficulty swallowing can occur.

Question 4

severe constipation is due to moderate hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

No: Not related, must be something else.

Question 5

can a hiatal hernia cause moderate to severe fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: A hiatal hernia per se should not cause fatigue. It would be prudent to see a doctor.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 6

what ab exercises am i able to do?   i have a moderate hiatal hernia. i  need to build my core back up for my profession. i'm boilermaker/ironworker.

Accepted Answer

Just do it: Glad you are working your core. Breathe during the exercises, do not hold your breath even for a moment, did you will be fine.

Question 7

how big is my hiatal hernia? sliding small size hiatal hernia was seen,displacing the z-line to 38cm from the incisors,with hiatal narrowing at 42cm from the incisors,retroflexion view in the stomach confirmed the size and morphology of the hernia?

Accepted Answer

: The numbers here describe the location of your hiatal hernia.  Using the gastroscope as a sort of tape measure and using your incisor teeth as the starting point, the hernia pushes the z-line up to 38cm. The narrowing is more concerning if it narrows so much that the hernia becomes “incarcerated” and stops sliding. There is no number here to define the width of the hernia.

Question 8

endoscopy showed a sliding hiatal hernia displacing the z-line to 38 cm from the incisors,with hiatal narrowing at 42cm from the incisors.retroflexion view in the stomach confirmed the size and morphology of the hernia. does this mean it is 4 cm big?

Accepted Answer

: No the hernia can be larger.

Question 9

does weight lifting with a moderate hiatal hernia only cause more reflux or actually pushes the stomach permanently more up?my esophagus is ok. stop?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: The stomach slides up and down usually.
Workout on empty stomach.
Be upright as much as reasonable.
Lose weight, treat symptoms.

Question 10

about 7 years ago my surgeon found on hiatal hernia the size of a quarter. now takin 2 prevavid daily.why i experience clay colored stools  w ab pain?

Accepted Answer

Not related: The hiatal hernia is a classic cause of heart burn so you taking the Prevacid (lansoprazole) certainly makes sense. The abdominal pain and clay colored stools suggest that you need to be checked out to make sure that your liver is working properly. Start by seeing a primary care doctor and they should check you direct bilirubin level and any other appropriate blood work. Good luck.

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Han an exam done good doctors, they found an moderate sized hiatal hernia in my stomach i feel pressure/discomfort in center of abdomen after very little food, can feel a bulge, also gastrointerologist found inflammation in stomach as well?

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How to decrease the size of my upper stomach from moderate hiatal hernia?

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Good doctors what are common symptoms of a moderately sized hiatal hernia ?

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Severe constipation is due to moderate hiatal hernia?

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Can a hiatal hernia cause moderate to severe fatigue?

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What ab exercises am i able to do? i have a moderate hiatal hernia. i need to build my core back up for my profession. i'm boilermaker/ironworker.

A member asked:

How big is my hiatal hernia? sliding small size hiatal hernia was seen,displacing the z-line to 38cm from the incisors,with hiatal narrowing at 42cm from the incisors,retroflexion view in the stomach confirmed the size and morphology of the hernia?

A member asked:

Endoscopy showed a sliding hiatal hernia displacing the z-line to 38 cm from the incisors,with hiatal narrowing at 42cm from the incisors.retroflexion view in the stomach confirmed the size and morphology of the hernia. does this mean it is 4 cm big?

A member asked:

Does weight lifting with a moderate hiatal hernia only cause more reflux or actually pushes the stomach permanently more up?my esophagus is ok. stop?

A member asked:

About 7 years ago my surgeon found on hiatal hernia the size of a quarter. now takin 2 prevavid daily.why i experience clay colored stools w ab pain?

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