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Does anyone have discomfort in diaphragm area with afib. Have had 2ablations for very symptomatic afib (HR 250 bpm). Post ablation had terrible ache in diaphragm, terrible reflux and S of B. It subsided but now is back with a vengeance a year later. In addition, I feel like i need to belch but find it difficult to do so. And swallowing can be slightly 'interesting'. I'm beginning to worry that damage may have occurred yo my esophagus in the ablation or maybe a hiatl hernia. The sensation I have is weight on my chest and that everything is pushed up into my chest. Thoughts appreciated.

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@cdk43 Your esophagus is high, in your throat and descends through the diaphragm and on down to the stomach. It 'could be' damage to the esophagus, although why you had a significant respite and now it has returned suggests to me that there is something else going on. An ulcer, hernia....something an endoscopy would reveal in all probability, something to run past your doctor/internist. And that is really my message...run this past two experts and see what they suggest.