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A member asked:
I have a hiatas hernia which has been treated with medication for the last 6-weeks. i developed a pain on my left side upper back area - when i am lying down, i struggle to take deep breaths as the pain is like a stabbing pain. is this from the herni?
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Hiatal hernia pain: Yes. Could be related to reflux or H pylori a bacteria associated with gastritis. Ask your doc if he checked . You could see if elevating your head of bed when lying down helps alleviate the pain
Answered 2/7/2019
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