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Could a little hiatus hernia cause prolonged chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, diarrea?did a catheterism, all was ok but chest pain continues
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Chest pain: There are many causes of chest pain and not all of them relate to the heart. You should discuss your symptoms with the doctors who know you and ask them to explain what the possibilities are for you given the normal cardiac catheterization.
Answered 10/9/2016
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It may: A hh may cause some chest pain as the small intestine pushes up and "herniates" through your diaphragm near the cardiac area, thus causing "heart burn" and chest discomfort. Anxiety associated with this can cause many of the other symptoms as well. Keep getting evaluated and treated, best wishes.
Answered 3/25/2014
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May or may not be!: Most hiatus hernias are silent and not associated with symptoms. A short course of antacids might help to clarify.If the pain goes away within 2 weeks of taking a daily antacid(like omeprazole) then you will have the answer. Otherwise you should take tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed, and ignore this pain as it is not caused by something serious like coronary artery disease which has now been ruled out. ?Muscular.
Answered 3/24/2014
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