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Why Do I Have Bloating And Stomach Pain While Standing?
Question: I have stomach bloating and stomach pain when I stand the pain goes away almost instantly to sit or lie down
Brief Answer:
Possible hiatal hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
This type of difficulties may indicate specific condition called hiatal hernia and this means that stomach is protruding through diaphragm muscle.
It may cause pain when changing position, breathing difficulties, nausea, swallowing difficulties and irritation of stomach. It will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking. You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food.
Also, certain antacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia. To diagnose it you should do gastroscopy and if this is negative as in your case then you should do contrast X-rays of stomach.
I hope I have answered you query.
Kindly regards and take care.
Wish you a good health.
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Possible hiatal hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
This type of difficulties may indicate specific condition called hiatal hernia and this means that stomach is protruding through diaphragm muscle.
It may cause pain when changing position, breathing difficulties, nausea, swallowing difficulties and irritation of stomach. It will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking. You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food.
Also, certain antacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia. To diagnose it you should do gastroscopy and if this is negative as in your case then you should do contrast X-rays of stomach.
I hope I have answered you query.
Kindly regards and take care.
Wish you a good health.
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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