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Please tell me, could a hiatal hernia cause shortness of breath after eating?
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Yes: A hiatal hernia is when the intra-abdominal contents of the upper abdomen protrude into the mediastinum or chest. If the contents are large enough, it can press on adjacent organs, ie heart and lungs, and create difficulties breathing or increasing activities.
Answered 2/24/2018
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