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A member asked:

Does hital hernia cause upper stomach and chest pain?

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It can: You can get heartburn due to gastro-esophageal reflux.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Joey Bluhm answered

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Yes: That can be one of the symptoms. A hiatal hernia is a hernia of the stomach into the chest where the esophogus passes through the diaphragm. Chest pain can also be a symptoms of heart disease and should not be taken lightly. See a doctor.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 2/4/2016

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