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A member asked:

Is it possible to have palpitations and higher than normal heart rate after working that involves bending forward for a few hours, with a hiatus hernia.

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: Hernia pushing on heart, should get better soon after changing position

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 12/15/2019

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Chest pains for 2 days, have heart issues but had ecg and CT scan a few weeks ago due to previous chest pains but all good. Have hiatus hernia-could it be causing pain? Also take Aldactone and Coralan

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Hi. I had a hiatus hernia 8 years ago that was repaired. I recently experienced heart burn again and have dark stool from today as well as well as a scratchy throat. Should I go to the emergency room or make an appointment or see it through?

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