Is it possible to have a hiatal hernia aswel as an umbilical hernia. i've been diagnosed with an umbilical, but also have symptoms of a hiatal hernia?

Yes: Yes it is possible to have both. Typically however, only large hiatal hernias cause symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty eating, shortness if breath, reflux, and anemia. An upper GI contrast study can help with that diagnosis.

Separate: Yes it is possible since these are two separate and very different conditions. Best thing is to have a surgeon see you and discuss both in person.

Yes: You can have both a hiatal hernia and umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a bulge through a defect in the abdominal wall at the belly button. A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach goes up into the lower chest. Your symptoms could be due to reflux (gerd). You should see a surgeon, and he or she may perform an upper endoscopy (egd), depending on your symptoms.