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A member asked:
My wife has what she thinks is stomach spasms. she also has hyhatal hernia and sleep apnea.
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Abdominal symptoms.: I am not sure what the question is here. Is she experiencing abdominal cramping or pain? It would be prudent to have this assessed by her physician. If I am missing the point of this question, please clarify and re-ask.
Answered 8/8/2013
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Sleep Apnea: Hiatal hernia can cause spasms sleep apnea can aggravate heart burn and symptoms of hiatal hernia.
Answered 8/14/2013
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