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Gastroenterology Community
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/ Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Hiatial Hernia
by hestes1, Oct 29, 2007 01:48PM
I have a "very large" hiatal hernia. I do experience a lot of acid reflux issues to the point where I am woken at night gasping for air and then have the horrible acid in my throat. I am limited in my diet and I already take prescription medication for this. Nothing seems to work.
I have spoken to my doctor regarding surgery in this and he did not recommend it as he said he has seem more people develop more serious problems like not being able to swallow after the surgery.
Can anyone out there who has had the surgery give me their experiences with it?
Thank you
I have spoken to my doctor regarding surgery in this and he did not recommend it as he said he has seem more people develop more serious problems like not being able to swallow after the surgery.
Can anyone out there who has had the surgery give me their experiences with it?
Thank you
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They speak of "pulling the stomach down" from the diaphragm. A kinesiologist can perform this, a possible natural way to help, before resorting to surgery.
Good luck
keywest