Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can a already fixed diaphragmatic hernia cause later on respiratory problems?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possibly: In the case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, there is usually some degree of pulmonary hypoplasia (lung underdevelopment) which can lead to chronic pulmonary problems. In addition, there is some risk of hernia recurrence which would cause pulmonary problems from the abdominal organs herniating through the diaphragm into the chest and compressing the lung(s).
Answered 7/27/2014
4.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Should a diaphragmatic hernia be operated on my doctor said it is causing my acid relux but doe s not need surgery because it was very small.?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How does ecmo help with congenital diaphragmatic hernias?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Can a diaphragmatic hernia be caused by trauma while in utero?
Is a diaphragmatic hernia caused by trauma while in the womb?
What causes diaphragmatic hernia?
For someone with a small hiatal hernia caused by a wide hiatus, can diaphragmatic exercises tighten the hiatus hole in the diaphragm and essentially cure the hiatal hernia? If not, is there any other noninvasive way to tighten the hiatus hole?
Is there a gene that cause congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
