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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Hiatal Hernia Cause Heart Fluttering

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

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 »
Acid Reflux Causes
...persistent trouble with swallowing (including getting food stuck in the esophagus). It occurs mostly in men.Hiatal HerniaThe hiatus is a small hole in the diaphragm through which the esophagus... 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 »
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 »

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