Has anyone ever had a hiatal hernia?!
Question: I think it is what I have but I'm not positive. I've had a hard time breathing and stomach pains that increase when I eat spicy foods, chocolate, tomatoes, and oranges. My doctor told me I might have a peptic ulcer or gastritis, but my grandmother said it might be a hiatal hernia. Has anyone ever had one and can you tell me what I can do about it?
Answers: I think it is what I have but I'm not positive. I've had a hard time breathing and stomach pains that increase when I eat spicy foods, chocolate, tomatoes, and oranges. My doctor told me I might have a peptic ulcer or gastritis, but my grandmother said it might be a hiatal hernia. Has anyone ever had one and can you tell me what I can do about it?
If I were you I would get a referral to Gastroenterologist. He can diagnose which you have quickly. Here's how each is diagnosed.
Hiatal hernias are diagnosed incidentally when an upper gastrointestinal x