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Can a small sliding hiatal hernia cause shortness of breath. i have no gerd or any sort of heartburn. thanks. ?

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Not likely: that a small hiatal hernia can cause breathing problems. Have your doctor investigate other causes of your symptoms.

Dr Jayaraj and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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