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How Can Chest Pressure, Back Pain, Acid Reflux And General Fatigue In A 59-year-old Woman, Diagnosed With Hiatal Hernia, Be Treated?

I am a 59 year old woman and have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Lately I ve been experiencing chest pain and/or pressure, a little back pain, acid reflux and general fatigue. My Dr told me to take a zantac once daily at night. It helped at the beginning but now I am taking Rolaids in addition to that. Should I go to the ER or make an appointment with my gastroenterologist?
Sat, 24 Nov 2018
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Thank you for trusting HCM

Dear hiatal henia may can cause acid reflux. This reflux may lead to chest pain and dyscomfort or pressure.

Also check for other possibilities like cardiac pain or muscular pain or infection of lung etc.

Avoid spicy food and caffeinated drinks.

Use tablet nexium before breakfast for one week.

Eat low quantity frequent meals. Elevated head end of the bed.

If symptoms not improved please consult your gastroentrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care.
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How Can Chest Pressure, Back Pain, Acid Reflux And General Fatigue In A 59-year-old Woman, Diagnosed With Hiatal Hernia, Be Treated?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear hiatal henia may can cause acid reflux. This reflux may lead to chest pain and dyscomfort or pressure. Also check for other possibilities like cardiac pain or muscular pain or infection of lung etc. Avoid spicy food and caffeinated drinks. Use tablet nexium before breakfast for one week. Eat low quantity frequent meals. Elevated head end of the bed. If symptoms not improved please consult your gastroentrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care.