Monday, August 29, 2011

Symptoms of a Hiatal Hernia

Fifty percent of hiatal hernia patients don't experience any symptoms. For the other fifty percent of patients, the following symptoms may occur. Heartburn (which is worse when bending over or lying down shortly after eating) Regurgitation (backflow of stomach contents into the back of the throat Vomiting Gastric reflux (backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus) A sour or bitter taste in the mouth Frequent belching Frequent hiccups Chest pain radiating from below the breastbone (the sternum) Feeling of pressure in the chest A bloated feeling after eating Abdominal discomfort Abdominal pressure, especially soon after eating Discomfort or pain in the stomach Discomfort or pain in the esophagus Gas Unexplained coughing Difficulty swallowing

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