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I have a hyatil hernia that has not bothered me for a few ...
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I have a hyatil hernia that has not bothered me for a few years. all of a sudden today i am in terrible pain. what should i do and how can i make the pain go away?

 

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May 6 1:19 AM (34 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

If the pain is intolerable, then I would suggest you proceed to the ER.

In some cases hiatal hernias become so large that one-third or more of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm, putting extra pressure on the diaphragm or lungs. And occasionally, the part of the stomach that protrudes into the chest cavity becomes twisted or cuts off blood flow to the rest of the stomach, producing severe chest pain and difficulty swallowing. If this occurs, see your doctor without delay. You may require immediate surgical repair of the hernia.

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Are you experiencing hearburn that is the cause of your pain? If so, you should try medication such as Pepcid or perhaps prescription medication recommended by your gastroenterologist.

Click on the underlined links to learn more. Let me know what questions you may have.

 

 



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