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Posted 11/6/2022 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
I’m experiencing burping after each and every bite and sip of food and drink. It doesn’t matter what I eat or drink.

I have had reflux on occasion but not often. An upper GI series (barium swallow) test indicated that I do not have GERD.

I have chromic indigestion which started three years ago.

I’ve also have had 3 endoscopies, a few CT’s, 2 MRIs, etc.

I quite often am asked by forums if I have a hiatal hernia and no tests I’ve had reveal one, however, I keep reading they can be difficult to find.

I’ve read about the incision less TIF procedure for GERD which can also repair hiatal hernias that are 2cm or less.

So, how does one really know if they have a hiatal hernia or not? What test(s) can be done? I need to find a solution but can’t even get a diagnosis.
Posted 11/7/2022 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
Most people don't experience much in symptoms for small hernias, some times they are found on a CT for an unrelated medical issue. It should show up in a CT, and you've a few. I would not worry about surgery for something you may not have. Have you tried modifying your diet? Do you drink alcohol? Have you noticed that you swallow air when you eat or drink, or often drink from straws?

Here are the symptoms of a hiatal hernia, from the Mayo Clinic website:

Most small hiatal hernias cause no signs or symptoms. But larger hiatal hernias can cause:

Heartburn
Regurgitation of food or liquids into the mouth
Backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus (acid reflux)
Difficulty swallowing
Chest or abdominal pain
Feeling full soon after you eat
Shortness of breath
Vomiting of blood or passing of black stools, which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding

Sharon
Posted 12/14/2022 12:22 PM (GMT 0)
One thing to keep in mind is that Type 1 Sliding Hiatal Hernias can slip up and down. So even a CT might not catch it. I had a 3cm hernia found through endoscopies. I had conflicting opinions, but a GI specialist in hernias said a 3cm hernia can cause problems. And again, it was not found on CT. Not saying you do or do not have a hernia. But sliding hernias can be hard to detect sometimes because they move up and down.
Posted 12/16/2022 12:44 AM (GMT 0)
I have a sliding hiatial hernia which is causing shortness of breath and reflux in the airways.Its scary,I was asked to try endoscopy and 24hr ph mammotery but couldn't do the tests the endoscopy terrified me and I cancelled the appointment. I tried the mammotery but could only get the tube past the back of the throat before I began to gag.I am terrified because I need surgery on an incisional hernia and am scared with the shortness of breath that I will have anathesisa problems can anyone advise thanks
Posted 12/16/2022 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
You should try to do the endoscopy, you will be asleep during the procedure and shouldn't have any issues. If you are considering having a fundopolication, then the manometry is very important. It measures your swallowing function and helps to determine whether you are a candidate for surgery. I would only have fundoplication surgery as a last resort. You should try to control it with diet and medication, first. As far as hernia surgery, you can request something to make you relax prior to surgery.

Sharon
Posted 12/16/2022 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thankyou Sharon I know these tests are important but I have a fear of general anasthesia.I am scared I won't wake up
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