Question 1

what does hiatal hernia feel like?

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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 2

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 3

what are the tests for hiatal hernia?

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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 4

what are the symptoms of hiatal hernia?

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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 5

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

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

Question 6

is there a cure for hiatal hernia?

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

Question 7

could a hiatal hernia really kill you?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it's rare: Hiatal hernia is more likely the older you get ; can exist without symptoms.Hiatal hernia can have symptoms associated with reflux--hearburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing.Long history of reflux can result in changes in the esophagus leading to bleeding, scarring, or cancer.Rarely, hiatal hernia becomes paraesophageal hernia (part of stomach alongside esophagus in chest) ; is life threatening.

Question 8

hiatal hernia is there surgery for it.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are a variety of types and sizes of hiatal hernia. Just because a person has one does not necessarily indicate a need for surgery. Medications and avoidance of eating late at night are some options, a gastroenterologist or your family doctor can help you determine if surgery is your best option, and refer you to a properly trained surgeon if indicated.

Question 9

can a hiatal hernia cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

GERD symptoms: Symptoms of gerd can include epigastric pain, regurgitation, bloating after meals and nausea.  Hiatal hernia is often seen with gerd, but patients may have a hiatal hernia but not have gerd.

Question 10

is arnica montana for hiatal hernia?

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Not recommended: Arnica montana is sometimes grown in herb gardens and has long been used medicinally. It contains the toxin helenalin, which can be poisonous if large amounts of the plant are eaten. It produces severe gastroenteritis and internal bleeding of the digestive tract if enough material is ingested. No herbal remedy has conclusively shown benefits for hiatal hernia symptoms when studied scientifically.

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