What do you suggest for the pain in my back when i eat with the history of hiatal hernia?
Patient: Hello. I was diagnosed with a mild hiatal hernia years ago with an upper GI. Over the past several months I ve had more pain in my chest and shoulder and back when I eat. Worse by night. I am on pantalaprozole and zantac. Still have same symptoms. I just had tests for my gall bladder which were normal. So now my Dr is finally sending me to a specialist, but not for 2 months. I m suspecting a paraesophageal hiatal hernia bc of my symptoms. Everything I eat causes pain in my back, & my food feels stuck, sometimes with nausea. I m worried about waiting so long to see the specialist. How do I know if I should go to the ER? And what can I eat or what should I avoid doing in the meantime? Doctor: Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in the back that you have is due to hiatus hernia. It is best to have small frequent meals and avoid lying down after the meals. You can take antacid and oneprazole for symptomatic relief.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal ,drtayal72@gmail.com