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Had Hiatal Hernia. Have Pain Under Breast Bone And To The Back When I Lift Weight. What Is The Cure?

I m 65 year old female .I was told 20 yers go that had hiatal hurnia.. on occasion if i lift weights or do strenuous moving it acts up with p ain under the brest bone nd sometimes to the back. when I have extremely cold drinks it hurts instantly and then goes awayI Im a new widow and very nervous at times being alone....Ive been on aweight loss program and it s working I walk 1mile each morning .
Wed, 27 Nov 2013
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Hiatus hernia is a surgical condition and if detected 20 years ago, it needs re assessment if there is pain in the area. Please avoid bending and lifting heavy weights. A X ray of your chest will tell the position of the hiatus hernia and this needs to be discussed with a gastroenterologist and if necessary a thoracic surgeon. Though most forms of hiatus hernia are mild and patients need to be kept under observation, any heavy physical activity or bending down must be avoided.

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Had Hiatal Hernia. Have Pain Under Breast Bone And To The Back When I Lift Weight. What Is The Cure?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Hiatus hernia is a surgical condition and if detected 20 years ago, it needs re assessment if there is pain in the area. Please avoid bending and lifting heavy weights. A X ray of your chest will tell the position of the hiatus hernia and this needs to be discussed with a gastroenterologist and if necessary a thoracic surgeon. Though most forms of hiatus hernia are mild and patients need to be kept under observation, any heavy physical activity or bending down must be avoided. Hope this helps