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Daun

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posted 01/15/2009, comments (6)

Difficulty Swallowing - GERD, Hiatal Hernia and Nodule on Thyroid

I have been suffering for over 4 months, first 3 months could only drink ensure. Now I can eat soft solids and baby food. I take Zegerid twice a day and Reglan 4 times a day. My esophagus was stretched over a month ago and now they checking for Akalasia. I've had a barrium swallow, MRI's of the soft tissue and bones of the... Read more Chevron

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 01/14/2009, comments (0)

Hiatal Hernia

About a month ago, an adult family member told me he was experiencing severe acid reflux symptoms for the first time in his life. After a visit to his family doctor and a barium x-ray at his local hospital, it was determined the cause of his reflux symptoms was a hiatal hernia. For those of you who may also be experiencing acid reflux symptoms... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 09/03/2008, comments (0)

Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia

My doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is this a good idea, and what should I ask the surgeon? Although rarely necessary, at times, surgical repair of a hiatal hernia is the right choice in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. There are two types of hiatal hernia. In the... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 06/25/2008, comments (0)

GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring

I suffer from reflux, underwent an upper GI series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal hiatal hernia. I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist, but my internist said that I might need surgery. My symptoms aren't that bad. Should I be concerned? Hiatal hernias are defects in the diaphragm that allow the stomach to slide... Read more Chevron

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