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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Hiatal Hernia Symptoms Relief

Q&A: Is hiatal hernia surgery needed if Nexium works?

October 02, 2008
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 hernia's symptoms. Dr. Donahue discusses hiatal hernias and how Nexium works to prevent the condition's symptoms in many patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Hiatal Hernia
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...determined the cause of his reflux symptoms was a hiatal hernia. For those of you who may also... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

My doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is... Read more »

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GERD Questions: Hiatal Hernia and Schatzki's ring
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...series, and have been told that I have a paraesophageal hiatal hernia. I have an appointment... Read more »

Health Guide

Hiatal hernia
... Swallowing difficulty Chest pain Belching A hiatal hernia by itself rarely causes symptoms -- pain and discomfort are usually due to the... Read more »
What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"
...Scientists do not know why GERD occurs. Some cases of acid reflux disease are related to a condition called "hiatal hernia." A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach is above the... Read more »
Conclusion"
...support, and education. For more information and resources about GERD, visit the Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia page from the National Library of Medicine... Read more »
Hiatal hernia
Hernia - hiatal Prevention Controlling risk factors like obesity may play a preventative role. Read more »
Hiatal hernia
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 the sheet of muscle that... Read more »

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