hiatus hernia

[nitpin]

I have a hiatus hernia which has moved and along with part of stomach has moved up into my chest and is pressing against my heart. Is this quite a common side effect and what is the normal treatment. ie an operation ?

[selmaS]

Hi...it does sound like u r a candidate for the surgery.....

Please keep us posted!!

GodSpeed
"selma"

[nitpin]

Yes it has been confirmed. It started with mentioning to my doctor that my ankles were swelling up and i was extremely breathless. He sent me for a echogram which told them something was pressing against my heart. I was then sent for a ct scan that confirmed what was happening. Nitpin

[selmaS]

Hi and welcome to the GERD forum.

It sounds like u have a sliding hernia.....I am sorry , I do not know of this happening.....did ur dr tell u this was going on??

I do hope u share what u do find out with us...or if there is another member that may know a bit more on this that I do.

U may also want to try the expert forum here on MedHelp.

"selma"