Do I have a hiatal hernia
Awkward as shit but I’ll go ahead and just say it outright- I’m paranoid I have a hiatal hernia from riding a sex toy/other reasons that can cause strain in that area
22, female to male, obese but recently lost about 30 pounds. I had a hysterectomy in April, with an incision scar that is near that area. Also been a bit constipated lately bc I’ve stopped eating foods my body needs for shitting properly
So why I think it might be a hernia: I’m having shortness of breath after eating. I’ve also been having more acid reflux than usual, despite still taking my meds. I currently have a sore throat that is inflamed, no fever. Shortness of breath after eating started before the inflammation in my throat. However I’ve been eating less frequently consistently and over eating a bit when I do eat, so theoretically it could be from over eating? but it seems like I’ll be eating and be fine and suddenly I’m like stuffed and a little short of breath?? And I’m having some nausea off and on but nothing major and no throwing up
Another fun tidbit: I had what is assumed to be aspiration pneumonia in September. They assume this because I tested negative for any and all like pneumonia causing tests, and I have acid reflux. Was cleared of pneumonia after antibiotics and they did an X-ray after to confirm it was gone. Back to hernia
I feel a little like sore?? But not very?? In my upper abdomen, so directly below like my chest, no noticeable bulge or anything, and like I said I’ve been a little constipated recently, and have had to strain sometimes
Since my hysterectomy I’ve been using toys more, after I was fully healed of course, and recently I’ve been like riding more. Which how I do it it definitely uses the like side/abdominal muscles, and I am physically lifting my body some and I’m not lightweight. Could I have given myself a hernia with all the above to consider?? Especially with there being an incision near the area, and my stomach muscles aren’t really like buff lmao
If I have any issues/symptoms continue I’ll probably end up visiting my doctor regardless, but I feel really stupid going in and being like “yeah I’ve been fucking myself a lot doc can you tell me if I got a hernia”
Meds: testosterone, Vyvanse, adderall, venlafaxine, famotidine, atorvastatin, hydroxyzine, medicinal cannabis (inhaled), ibuprofen or acetaminophen on occasion, recent use of antibiotics but it’s been a few weeks, Finasteride, and topical Ketoconazole and Clobetasol
Posted Jan 8, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC