Hello, everyone. I hope everyone is doing well. I want to thank you all for the great questions we continue to receive. Please remember that the below information is meant to serve as a guide for you to explore these topics further with your own gastroenterologist. Have a good week.
Question #1: I’m having trouble swallowing and when I do swallow, I feel like the food is stuck in my throat. I also have painful burps after eating. What is causing this?
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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... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention It is difficult to prevent hiatal hernias. However, you can reduce your risk by maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking. To prevent... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anti-reflux surgery is surgery to correct a problem with the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus (the tube from your mouth to the stomach).... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of your stomach protrudes into your chest cavity through a weakness in the hiatus (opening) in your... Read more »
Dr. Paul G. Donahue answers a reader's question about whether or not to still consider having hiatal hernia surgery if Nexium has eliminated the... Read more »
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