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Does Hiatal Hernia Cause Bloating After Eating?

Hi there, Ive been having terrible bloating after I eat, so bad my chest hurst and my food feels like its sitting right under my diaphram. Im very uincomfortable most evenings and have to lay on my stomach until I can pass some gas to "make room" im my abdomen. Recently a holistic doc told me he thinks I have a hiatial hernia? Is this all related and should I pursue medical tests? Thanks you.
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Bloating on taking food with feeling of food sitting under diaphragm can be due to the obstruction to the stomach outlet called pylorus.
Since your Holistic Doc has said something without any obvious investigations it has no role.
Hence I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Get the following investigations:
X-ray of the abdomen in standing position.
Upper GI Endoscopy.
Tests of stool and blood.
CT scan of the abdomen including the lower chest.
IF required a Barium swallow test.
Clinical evaluation by a Gastroenterologist.
All these things will make a proper diagnosis and give plan for proper management.
Also identify the foods and beverages that cause the symptoms and avoid these. Keep anxiety and stress under control.

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Does Hiatal Hernia Cause Bloating After Eating?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Bloating on taking food with feeling of food sitting under diaphragm can be due to the obstruction to the stomach outlet called pylorus. Since your Holistic Doc has said something without any obvious investigations it has no role. Hence I would advise you the following in such a situation: Get the following investigations: X-ray of the abdomen in standing position. Upper GI Endoscopy. Tests of stool and blood. CT scan of the abdomen including the lower chest. IF required a Barium swallow test. Clinical evaluation by a Gastroenterologist. All these things will make a proper diagnosis and give plan for proper management. Also identify the foods and beverages that cause the symptoms and avoid these. Keep anxiety and stress under control.