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What Causes Swelling Below The Diaphragm When Diagnosed With IBS And Hiatus Hernia?

I have selling under my diaphragm in my stomach area. I have no pain and do not feel bloated however when I look in gif mirror I can see it is swollen. When I get up in the morning it is not swollen but increases as the day goes along. I have been diagnosed with IBS and a hiatus hernia in the last. I get scared I have cancer however after having a small blood clot in my key Five months ago I had a cat scan with dye yo flu image cancer . The results were normal. I have also put some weight on my lower abdominal area in the past few as I have not been walking as much.
Fri, 28 Jun 2019
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Hello,

From your description, I am of the opinion that the swelling is caused by hiatal hernia. I would not concur with the theory about cancer-causing this swelling. I would need more reports and description.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashish Ranjan, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling Below The Diaphragm When Diagnosed With IBS And Hiatus Hernia?

Hello, From your description, I am of the opinion that the swelling is caused by hiatal hernia. I would not concur with the theory about cancer-causing this swelling. I would need more reports and description. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashish Ranjan, General & Family Physician