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Physical examination of patients with hiatus hernia is usually normal and unhelpful in the diagnosis. In some cases, hiatus hernia may develop GERD. Patients with GERD usually appear [[Ill feeling|ill]] due to the [[pain]]. Common physical examination include [[hoarseness]] of voice, [[laryngitis]], [[otitis media]], and [[Wheeze|lung wheezes]]. | |||
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Overview
Physical examination of patients with hiatus hernia is usually normal and unhelpful in the diagnosis. In some cases, hiatus hernia may develop GERD. Patients with GERD usually appear ill due to the pain. Common physical examination include hoarseness of voice, laryngitis, otitis media, and lung wheezes.
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with hiatus hernia is usually normal and unhelpful in the diagnosis.
- In some cases, hiatus hernia may develop to GERD at which the physical examination is usually associated with the following:
Appearance of the patient
- Patients with GERD usually appear ill and uncomfortable due to the retrosternal pain.
Vital signs
- Hypertension spicking specially in patients already with pre-existing hypertension.[1]
HEENT
- Hoarseness of voice
- Laryngitis
- Otitis media
- Dental erosions
Lungs
Abdomen
References
- ↑ Li ZT, Ji F, Han XW, Wang L, Yue YQ, Wang ZG (2017). "The Role of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Provoking High Blood Pressure Episodes in Patients With Hypertension". J Clin Gastroenterol. doi:10.1097/MCG.0000000000000933. PMID 28961574.
- ↑ Hom C, Vaezi MF (2013). "Extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease". Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 42 (1): 71–91. doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2012.11.004. PMID 23452632.