Hiatal hernia: Typically a hiatal hernia will not cause upper abdominal pain but can give you pain directly behind the breastbone. Other causes for upper abdominal pain includes gallbladder problems, liver disease, pancreatitis, and ulcers in the stomach.
Answered 1/8/2013
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Maybe: Hiatal hernia is very common, but they are not all the same. Large ones can certainly cause pain, along with difficulty swallowing or reflux/heartburn. Patients commonly attribute many nonspecific symptoms to a hiatal hernia, and more often than not the hiatal hernia is not the cause. See a general surgeon with experience in hiatal hernia repair for a consult if its that bad. Best of luck!
Answered 1/24/2020
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