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Would a person with a hiatal hernia that took a PBT test have a different result than someone without one?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 11/11/2022

Medically speaking, it can. Practically and legally speaking, it may not be a good defense but probably has been tried in the US, so run it past your attorney if you are dealing with the legal system and believe that you are innocent. Most PBT devices are calibrated to a legally-defined tolerance to account for errors like this when in evidentiary use.

Hiatal hernias are a weakness in the muscles of the respiratory diaphragm at the location where the esophagus passes through. The weakness can allow a portion of the stomach to move from the abdominal cavity into the thoracic cavity. This often results in reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus and the mouth which causes the burning pain of heartburn. If the stomach contents are mostly alcohol and if some of that is pushed into the mouth during the reflux, it has shown some measure of negative effect on the results of the testing.

Breathalyzers estimate the level of alcohol in the blood based on the levels in the exhaled air. It assumes that the air coming into the device is from deep in the lungs, but if there is alcohol in the mouth, it can falsely increase the test results when the exhaled air passes through. Mouth alcohol is one of the more common causes of erroneous readings and mostly occurs with belching, which is a common symptom of hiatal hernia.

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∙ 13y ago

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Which condition is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphram?

its called hiatal hernia or hiatus hernia.

Best means of treatment for someone with this conditionhiatal hernia?

What is the best treatment for someone with hiatal hernia

What is the difference between a hiatal hernia and an abdominal hernia?

different from abdominal hernias in that it is not visible on the outside of the body. With a hiatal hernia, the stomach bulges upward through the

What is another name for a hiatal hernia?

A hiatal hernia can also be called a diaphragmatic hernia.

What is another term meaning diaphragmatic hernia?

Another term for diaphragmatic hernia is a hiatal hernia.

which hiatal hernia is typically associated with short esophagus a- sliding hiatal hernia b- rolling/paraesophageal?

A short esophagus is typically associated with a sliding hiatal hernia (a-sliding hiatal hernia), rather than a rolling or paraesophageal hiatal hernia. In a sliding hiatal hernia, the gastroesophageal junction and a portion of the stomach slide up into the chest through the hiatus (an opening in the diaphragm). This type of hiatal hernia is more common and usually does not cause significant symptoms or complications. On the other hand, a rolling or paraesophageal hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach herniates through the hiatus and into the chest beside the esophagus, but the gastroesophageal junction remains in its normal position. This type of hiatal hernia is less common but may be associated with more significant symptoms and complications, such as gastric volvulus (twisting of the stomach) or strangulation of the herniated portion. In summary, a sliding hiatal hernia is typically associated with a short esophagus, while a rolling or paraesophageal hiatal hernia involves a different herniation pattern

Is Pariet used to treat hiatal hernia?

Yes, Pariet is an option to treat a hiatal hernia.

Why is an elevated head of bed recommended for hiatal hernia?

Because it keeps the stomach acid from flowing up into the Hiatal hernia at night.

Hiatal hernia cause shortness of breath?

yes

Why does a hiatal hernia cause a burning sensation in the esophagus?

A hiatal hernia often is caused by weak muscles and tissue within and around the hiatus. In a sliding hiatal hernia, a small part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm and into the chest. A valve between the esophagus and the stomach also moves up and away from the diaphragm.

Is it safe to smoke marijuana with a hiatal hernia and gerd?

i believe so, i have had a hiatal hernia for over 6 months now and have experienced no problems with marijuana other then making it when its uncomfortable more bearable.

Can hiatal hernia cause high blood pressure?

I have a hiatal hernia and I think that it is causing my high blood pressure. The blood pressure medication doesn't help only makes the pain worse.

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