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A member asked:
Does stress cause my hiatal hernia to act up?
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: Hiatal hernia is more of an anatomical cause of the upper stomach slipping through the diaphragm muscle, causing the bulge of the lower esophagus; so not a direct relationship to stress.
Answered 1/13/2016
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Sort of: Stress can increase gastric acid production. If you have a hiatal hernia, this can lead to an increase in your reflux symptoms.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Maybe: Depends on what you mean by "act up". Stress does tend to exacerbate many symptoms, and be a cause of ulcers in the stomach. If the symptoms are severe, see your primary care provider for more information, possible testing, or referral to a gastroenterologist and/or surgeon. And don't forget to not "sweat the small stuff. And it's all small stuff". Hope this helps!
Answered 9/10/2019
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