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2 drs suspect hiatal hernia. appt w/gi not fr 3 wks. pain under ribs, can't breathe deeply, no appetite, full after 2 bites. when is it an emergency?

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Hiatal hernia: Assuming you have a hiatal hernia, it is an emergency when you develop any of the following: can't get liquids down, develop severe pain, have nausea or vomiting, chest pain, or shortness of breath. With large hiatal hernias, the stomach can slide into the chest and get twisted, or impair pulmonary function as well.

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Answered 6/26/2018

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A member asked:

2 drs suspect hiatal hernia. appt w/gi not fr 3 wks. pain under ribs, can't breathe deeply, no appetite, full after 2 bites. when is it an emergency?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Dr Beck and 2 doctors agreed

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