HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can a hiatal hernia cause chest pain in a 20 yr old woman?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Yes: Quick tip if you have hiatal hernia drink a cup of water and jump with hands up this will drag hernia down.

Answered 10/5/2019

6.3k views

Thank
Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Yes: Hiatal hernia is usually associated with acid reflux. This can cause some chest discomfort.

Answered 9/28/2016

5.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My 15 year old sister, was diagnosed with reflux 2 and a half years ago and she didn't take care of it, Lately she's been having chest pain and swollen lymp nodes, and hoarsness. Could it be hiatal hernia? or barretts? she's taking care of it now?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can a hiatal hernia cause shortness of breathe, upper central chest/ back pain that come and go without heartburn?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hiatal hernias can put pressure on the chest cavity and organs such as the heart. Can this cause permenant muscle damage or trigger heart attacks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Pain in left arm and left side of chest. Have done stress and other heart tesrs. Results great. I have a hiatal hernia. Could this be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Could a mild/moderate hiatal hernia that hasnt been checked on in a couple of months cause increasing chest tightness/pressure? Had every test for heart & they were all normal

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can GERD cause lightheaded feeling and swollen glands? I am a 41 year old female, have a hiatal hernia. Feeling like food is stuck in chest as well.
Can a significant blunt force trauma to the chest cause a hiatal hernia?
Does hiatal hernia cause chest pain?
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?
I have a hytas hernia Cain it cause upper abdomen pain like I am having especially after alcohol because all the internet says is back and chest pain?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.