Hiatus Hernia & Chronic Sore Throat Anyone?

Digestive health
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Around a year ago my Dyspepsia/ IBS got worse, and I started to get a constant sore throat. I had an endoscopy which revealed a large hiatus hernia and mild gastritis.

Initially I thought my sore throat was due to my hiatus hernia, because when I stopped taking PPIs it got worse. And I had an impeadance study which showed high levels of non-acid reflux: 81 episodes of reflux while upright (normal is <48).

However the study showed no correlation between my sore throat & reflux (as my sore throat is constant).

And I also have SIBO, which apparently can cause a sore throat.

So I don't know what's causing my sore throat. It is my Hiatus Hernia, SIBO or both, or none.

I'm desperate to get rid of my sore throat and I've asked for hiatus hernia surgery, but the surgeon was not prepared to operate because he did not think it would work.

I also have other bothersome symtoms like trapped gas in upper stomach/ throat and I feel like I want to burp but I can't. And I get wierd deep burps (like a sudden release of trapped air). I'm think these symtoms are due to my hiatus hernia.

Any one is similar situation or knows about this, that can help? 

Many Thanks

Uri

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Hi there, I too have just been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia and gastritis.  I too belch all the time, pain and a feeling that everything is blown up.  I was really worried before the endoscope as I too have a hoarse throat all the time and that all this has given me an osopheagus problem.  I really don't know what to do for the best, if anyone has any suggestions, I would really appreciate.

Thanks and bless

Jo

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Hi, I used to have constant upper stomach discomfort/ pressure, but that improved after taking omeprazole.

Recently, my digestion/ IBS has improved since I've followed the fodmap diet.

But the constant sore throat, and trapped gas in upper stomach/ throat feeling constantly depresses me.

Good luck with your symptoms.

Uri

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Thanks Uri, I will give the Omoperazole a go.  Best wishes to you too.

Jo