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A member asked:

Should i take hydrocodone with a hiatal hernia?

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Hydrocodone: It is not a contraindication, you can take it.

Answered 11/18/2019

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Not: As a treatment....Perhaps only after a repair. Usually treated with Reglan (metoclopramide) and various antacids.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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No: The symptoms are treated with anti acids and protein pump inhibitors with standard gerd precautions.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/1/2022

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If you have a paraesophegal hiatal hernia how long can it take for strangulation of the stomach to occur? What symptoms occur when/if this happens?

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I have a hiatel hernia and I dont always lay on my stomach but sometimes i do would it take years for laying on my stomach to make my hiatal hernia larger? I have a small hiatal found in November hernia im 152 pounds and my height is 5'7?

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Have a hiatal hernia, Im prescribed 40mg protonix long term (in year 2 of taking it), can I/should I, take a probiotic pill in addition? Will it help

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I was told that sit ups are bad for a hiatal hernia. How many situps would it take to make a hiatal hernia larger or does it just take one sit up to do it?

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Is it ok to take doxycycline if u have gerds hiatal hernia gastritis ?

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