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Can. hiatal hernia affect breathing?
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I doubt it: Usually hiatal hernia are small and they can cause pain mainly from the feeling of heart burn as stomach acid is regurgitated in to the esophagus . A bigger hernia called paraesophagial hernia through which abdominal content have possibly entered the chest cavity or real diaphragmantic hernias they could affect berating by reducing lung capacity.
Answered 6/30/2018
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Yes: The hernia can be large enough to displace lung tissue and inhibit deep breaths. But if you are short of breath see your doctor.
Answered 12/24/2018
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Hiatal hernia: You have a hiatal hernia. This is a very treatable abnormality. Your doctor will treat your symptoms and follow with you. If you are feeling well with medications then he/she will follow. As you age you may require more intervention. You may need a diagnostic study. You will need to manage your weight and to exercise. Watch what you eat. Be well.
Answered 8/10/2019
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