What are the symptoms of hital hernia?

Symptoms of GERD: A hiatal hernia (hh) by itself rarely causes symptoms. Pain and discomfort are due to the upward flow of stomach acid, air, or bile. When symptoms of a hh are seen, they include chest pain, which can mimic angina pain, a dry productive cough, usually at night, heartburn, worse when bending over and made better by sitting or standing up and difficulty in swallowing.

Varies: Most people who have a hiatal hernia have no symptoms. One symptom you may have is heartburn, which is an uncomfortable feeling of burning, warmth, or pain behind the breastbone. It is common to have heartburn at night when you are trying to sleep. If you often have symptoms or they are severe, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd). A hiatal hernia can lead to gerd.

Usually none: HIatla hernias can be associated with heartburn and regurgitation. Only large hernias, also known as paraesophageal hernias, are asociated with significant problems eating, early satiety, vomiting,and chest pain/pressure. When symtpomatic, these larger hernias should generally be repaired by a general or thoracic surgeon with experience in laparoscopic repair. Hope this helps!