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Hiatal Hernia Treatment
Doctor offers advice for digestive distress
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
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 »
Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertMy doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is... Read more »
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 repair
Hiatal hernia repair is surgery to correct a defect in the diaphragm, the breathing muscle that separates the chest area from the stomach area. Alternative Names ... 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
...Calling your health care provider Call your provider if symptoms indicate you may have developed a hiatal hernia. Call your provider if you have a hiatal hernia and symptoms worsen or do... Read more »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 »Images
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Q&A: Is hiatal hernia surgery needed if Nexium works?
October 02, 2008Dr. 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 summary »
Acid reflux may be caused by hiatal hernia
September 26, 2008Experts say that acid reflux sufferers whose symptoms include difficulty swallowing and the feeling of a lump in the stomach may be suffering from a... Read summary »
Scarless Hernia Repair
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