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Would hiatal hernia cause heavy chest/short breaths and insomnia? i always get to sleep fine but wake up several times in the early morning. x-ray?

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Dr. Rony Gorges answered

Yes. : Only if it is a rather large hernia that is compressing on your heart and lungs. A chest x-Ray wouldn't be a bad start, but I assume that's how it was diagnosed. Good luck, hope this helped.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 3/20/2019

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A member asked:

Would hiatal hernia cause heavy chest/short breaths and insomnia? i always get to sleep fine but wake up several times in the early morning. x-ray?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rony Gorges answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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