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Does Acid Reflux And Obesity Cause Shortness Of Breath?

Hi, I am experiencing shortness of breath,have a hiatal hernia that I have had for years,I feel like I have trouble taking a deep breath & if I wake up in the middle of the night, I am up the rest of the night-can;t go back to sleep due to the shortness of breath.I don't know if it is being caused by my acid reflux or hernia or due to being overweight?.I had a cardiac workup recently & everything was fine other than being diagnosed with mild cardiac regurgitation-I think & found out that I have a mild murmur.Could this be due to not drinking enough fluids also? I went to the cardiologist for chest pain on the left side.I hada cardiac ultrasound done.The cardiologist wants me to get a calcium score test done.Have not done that yet.
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, chronic acid reflux, hiatus hernia and obesity can cause breathing difficulty. Actually they cause bronchitis and this in turn causes breathing difficulty. So best treatment for this is treatment of obesity and acid reflux. So consult dietician and start dieting plan. Avoid hot and spicy food, avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Go for walking after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under the head to prevent reflux in night. Take Pantoprazole and Levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in acid reflux and obesity. For chest pain, you should get done calcium score advised by cardiologist.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Does Acid Reflux And Obesity Cause Shortness Of Breath?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, chronic acid reflux, hiatus hernia and obesity can cause breathing difficulty. Actually they cause bronchitis and this in turn causes breathing difficulty. So best treatment for this is treatment of obesity and acid reflux. So consult dietician and start dieting plan. Avoid hot and spicy food, avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Go for walking after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under the head to prevent reflux in night. Take Pantoprazole and Levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in acid reflux and obesity. For chest pain, you should get done calcium score advised by cardiologist. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.