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Would a hiatal hernia near l rib be making a popping sound after manipulation by a chiro? the lump is smaller then before. was making same sound prev

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I doubt that: a hiatal hernia would be making audible popping noises.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/22/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not the hernia: Hernia will be quiet, a sternocostal joint may.

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Answered 11/21/2014

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Most likely: not. A chiropractor would not be able to manipulate a hiatal hernia, and it would not present as a palpable lump.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/22/2014

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A member asked:

Would a hiatal hernia near l rib be making a popping sound after manipulation by a chiro? the lump is smaller then before. was making same sound prev

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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