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Hiatus Hernia Surgery

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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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 »

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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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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 »

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 »
Acid Reflux GERD Surgery: Fundoplication
...twofold:To increase LES pressure and, therefore, prevent acid back-up (reflux).To repair any present hiatal hernia.There are two primary approaches:Open Nissen fundoplication (the more invasive... Read more »
Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...risk for GERD, including older adults, women, alcohol and tobacco users, and patients with asthma, hiatal hernia, or obesity. One study reported that NSAIDs put people at risk for ulcers but not... Read more »
GERD Diagnosis
...solution containing barium, then x-rays are taken. This test can show stricture, active ulcer craters, hiatal hernia, erosion, or other abnormalities. The test cannot reveal mild irritation.Upper... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: Prognosis
...chest pain include:Anxiety attacksGastrointestinal disorders (gallstone attacks, peptic ulcer disease, hiatal hernia, heartburn)AsthmaSpasm in the coronary arteryAbnormalities of the heart... Read more »

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Hip Replacement Surgery -- Hip Surgery due to arthritis

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