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I believe i have a hiatal hernia, i am experiencing shortness of breath for an extended amount of time (4months) & i have been having a lot of acid reflux. how should i get this diagnosed & should be worried?

Q: i believe i have a hiatal hernia, i am experiencing shortness of breath for an extended amount of time (4months) & i have been having a lot of acid reflux. how should i get this diagnosed & should be worried?

: Yes, you need to be evaluated by a gastroenterologist as soon as possible. Rarely, a severe hiatal hernia can cause respiratory symptom and reflux symptom is common. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you need to be evaluated by a gastroenterologist as soon as possible. Rarely, a severe hiatal hernia can cause respiratory symptom and reflux symptom is common. Good luck.

Answered 7/3/2023

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A member asked:

I believe i have a hiatal hernia, i am experiencing shortness of breath for an extended amount of time (4months) & i have been having a lot of acid reflux. how should i get this diagnosed & should be worried?

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