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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Pressure In The Abdomen
Hello, I ve been packing and moving boxes over the past few weeks. In the past 3 or 4 days, though, I ve noticed that the very top of my abdomen, just under the sternum and for about 6 inches lower on the right side, a feeling of pressure and fullness, especially after eating or sitting. At night, it is uncomfortable (slightly achy, not really pain) to lie on either side as it feels as I m compressing something. I ve also noticed some reflux type symptoms at night when I lie down. Could I possibly have a hernia that high up? I am a 50 year old female, 5 7 , 175 lbs. Thank you.
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Yes, there is enough possibilities of harnia called hiatus hernia. May be abdominal wall hernia. Stop the weight bearing exercise in form of moving boxes. DO diaphragm strengthing exercise routinly. Don't lying down just after food.
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