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Feel like there is a hair ball in my throat for a week now. on an endoscopy they saw a small hiatal hernia. could that be causing this? thyroid? help!
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Yes: A hiatial hernia can cause reflux and esophageal discomfort so yes. See your GI doc if it persists.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Possible: Sometimes the presence of a hiatal hernia can cause symptoms such as feeling the need to clear your throat frequently. Is this the type of feeling you are experiencing? If it is a sliding hiatal hernia, it's possible that the esophagus gets a "kink" in it which could cause the symptom you are describing. I wouldn't expect this from a small hernia, but you never know. Talk to your doctor to clarify.
Answered 12/8/2015
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