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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
hiatal hernia
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Mar 23, 2008 12:01AM
, Mar 23, 2008 12:01AM
Hi rontiss1,
There are three types of hiatus hernia.
Type 2 and 3 usually produces symptoms and require surgery.
Type 1 is usually asymptomatic and surgery is done ony if it is assocaited with symptoms.
Hiatus hernai may be associated with GERD and it may require PPI.
You might be having asymptomatic hiatus hernia and features of GERD. Thats why your doctor have prescribed PPI.
He has done upper GI endoscopy for evaluation.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
There are three types of hiatus hernia.
Type 2 and 3 usually produces symptoms and require surgery.
Type 1 is usually asymptomatic and surgery is done ony if it is assocaited with symptoms.
Hiatus hernai may be associated with GERD and it may require PPI.
You might be having asymptomatic hiatus hernia and features of GERD. Thats why your doctor have prescribed PPI.
He has done upper GI endoscopy for evaluation.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
