What's d best way to find, i'm having a hiatal hernia?endoscopy normal.freq belching, acid reflux, sensation behind breast bone, bloating, breathing prob.

Old exam: The old fashioned barium swallow and upper GI series is an effective way to diagnose a hiatus hernia and reflux.

May be just GERD...?: For the time being, handle what you have felt like gerd and indigestion-related event with the followings: 1. Watch what you eat and drink to see if able to identify some offending goods, 2. Eat small portion and lightly seasoned foods, 3. Don't lie flat to sleep soon after meal, 4. Take probiotics and anti-gerd drug. And see if getter better. If yes, good; if not, ask doc for next timely. Best...

Upper GI: The short answer is an upper GI contrast study. This should ideally be done looking at both the esophagus and stomach, and with both solids and liquids to see how the esophagus can push them down into the stomach. Best however to get a more throrpugh eval. May also need a ph study and esophageal manometry. Hope this helps!