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What Causes Chest Pain Under Ribcage With History Of Hiatal Hernia Surgery?
Question: Have had chest pain under rib cage lower left side. made much worse with physical exertion. experience shortness of breath, just yesterday light headedness, severe headache left front of head. These symptoms have been going on for over a year. Did have laproscopic hiatal hernia surgery this coming January 2 years ago. Thank you for your help.
Brief Answer:
Chest pain,SOB following hiatal hernia surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Recurrent nature of your problem following surgery for hiatal hernia points to the possibility of "gas bloat syndrome". Fundoplication i.e. the surgery for hiatal hernia can alter the mechanical ability of the stomach to eliminate swallowed air by belching, leading to an accumulation of gas in the stomach or small intestine and can cause cardio-respiratory discomfort (chest pain left side,more on exertion,shortness of breath).
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Chest pain,SOB following hiatal hernia surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Recurrent nature of your problem following surgery for hiatal hernia points to the possibility of "gas bloat syndrome". Fundoplication i.e. the surgery for hiatal hernia can alter the mechanical ability of the stomach to eliminate swallowed air by belching, leading to an accumulation of gas in the stomach or small intestine and can cause cardio-respiratory discomfort (chest pain left side,more on exertion,shortness of breath).
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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