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I had upper gi surgeon said some inflammation in stomach and the hiatal hernia. can hernia cause pain?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Less likely: The pain is more likely due to the inflammation, but would ask that of the doctor you saw.

Answered 3/1/2013

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Yes: Typically however only large hiatal hernias, also called paraesophageal hernias cause pain. Could be the gastritis causing the pain. May want to see a gastroenterologist as well.

Answered 10/18/2016

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