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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
gerd/nissen/ breathing
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.
gerd/nissen/ breathing
by samiam08, May 29, 2008 02:07PM
My husband was dianosed w/ GERD and hiatal hernia. He had a Nissen surgery done & hernia repair at the same time. He is still having difficulty breathing after meals. Especially when sitting and leaning forward postition. He has seen Gastro, ENT and no one can figure it out. He has had MRI's CT scans and they can find nothing. HELP!!!! He is so frustrated with the situation he won't see anymore doctors.
Sam
Sam
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, May 30, 2008 06:26AM
, May 30, 2008 06:26AM
Hi samiam08,
Sometimes the fundoplication may not be successful and the problem may persist.
Esophageal manometry may help to know the status of the lower esophageal sphincter which is supposedly tightened during surgery and 24 hours pH monitoring may help to know if reflux is still present.
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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
Sometimes the fundoplication may not be successful and the problem may persist.
Esophageal manometry may help to know the status of the lower esophageal sphincter which is supposedly tightened during surgery and 24 hours pH monitoring may help to know if reflux is still present.
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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
Member Comments (2)
by maddo, Jul 23, 2008 01:36AM
To: samiam08
does not sound good, i am going in for one tomorrow
