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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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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.
Answered 6/26/2018
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