Good Evening. Can A Hernia In My Lower Abdomen/groin Area

Posted on Sat, 28 Mar 2020

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Question : Good evening. Can a hernia in my lower abdomen/groin area cause me to experience gerd like symptoms?

Answered by Dr. Vasudha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No, this HERD like symptoms are not likely due to your hernia.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Franchize418,
Thanks for the query.I understand your concern.
The hernia in lower abdomen (in groin or inuinal region)can not cause you symptoms like Gerd.
Your GERD llike symptoms in association with inguinal hernia ,can follow the medicines you are taking (being taken on an empty stomoch.

I hope that answers your query.Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Vasudha (14 hours later)

Ok thank you. The Gerd symptoms I'm experiencing have been for going on for like 2 weeks now and they started pretty much out of nowhere, I never had these problems before. Any idea why this could be happening?

Answered by Dr. Vasudha (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Franchize 416,
Thanks for the query.
The GERD observed fifteen days back can be -
- Changed food habits like peppermint/chocolate eating,oily,spicy,fried or fatty food, alcohol ,smoking also
trigger acid reflux-
-Coughing,vomitting,sudden stress due to weight lifting
can cause raised abdominal pressure &lead to hiatus hernia/acid reflux.
-wrong life style causing obesity /digestive problem /constipation can facilitate acid reflux.
All of these causes can start GERD symptoms suddenly....The point of concern at this moment is to know gravity of symptoms, the cause of symptom,control the symptoms&get specific advise for treatment...from expert gastroenterologist after needful investigations.
I hope that helps you.Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T