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Suggest Treatment For GERD, Heart Palpitations, Upper Stomach Pain And Frequent Belching

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Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015
Question: Based on all of my symptoms and research I think that I might have some type of hiatal hernia.
- Location of the pain - right above the stomach
- Heart jumping / pulputations type feeling (heart issues have been ruled out)
- Frequent Burping
- GERD - ACID Reflux
- ACID medicine not helping

what is the most effective test to diagnose esophageal hiatal hernia?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Barium xray and endoscopy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Hiatal hernia usually remains asymptomatic.
Yes, it may be associated with GERD. But this usually responds to acid suppression medications.
If you want to know whether you have hiatal hernia you can either have a endoscopy or a barium xray done.

To confirm whether you have GERD you can have a 24 hours pH monitoring test done.

I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Suggest Treatment For GERD, Heart Palpitations, Upper Stomach Pain And Frequent Belching

Brief Answer: Barium xray and endoscopy Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Hiatal hernia usually remains asymptomatic. Yes, it may be associated with GERD. But this usually responds to acid suppression medications. If you want to know whether you have hiatal hernia you can either have a endoscopy or a barium xray done. To confirm whether you have GERD you can have a 24 hours pH monitoring test done. I hope that answers your question. Regards, Dr.R.K.