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A member asked:
Does it ever happen that a hiatal hernia make passing gas difficult?
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Not unless: It is an incarcerated paraesophageal type of hiatal hernia. The usual sliding type involves on the esophagus and proximal stomach, so it should not affect your colon function. A paraesophageal hiatal hernia has a propensity for serious complications, sometimes even fatal, so have your GI specialist or surgeon take a look.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Hiatal hernia : No, not really. A hiatal hernia can give you heartburn or reflux, or make it hard to get food down, but really wouldn't affect your ability to pass gas.
Answered 2/26/2017
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