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Q: Hiatus Hernia

asked by: SaveMeNeo on January 31st, 2009

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I recently got an upper endoscopy. They found ulcers that showed no signs of bleeding and evidence of a hiatus hernia.

I am 24 years old and I have had chronic heartburn symptoms since I was a teenager. I was wondering if this condition is fatal. Is it completely curable or am I on meds for the rest of my life?

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MandMs

replied on February 2nd, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

When hiatus hernia is symptomatic and a chronic case of acid reflux has developed, a surgery is often recommended.
This is suggested, mainly to avoid appearance of esophageal cancer.

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