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What is
gastroesophageal reflux?Gastroesophageal
reflux or GERD, is the presence of stomach contents in the
esophagus. A weakened valve between the esophagus and stomach allows gastric
contents to irritate the esophagus.
GERD affects many people, an... |
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What is a hiatal hernia?
Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn't belong,
it's called a hernia.
The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm -- the muscular wall separating the
chest cavity from the abdomen. Normally, the esop... |
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I am a 55-year-old male who is about 30 pounds overweight. Lately I’ve
been experiencing frequent heartburn and have an acid taste in the back of my
throat. My wife says it’s probably a hiatal hernia. Is this a serious problem?
Will it require surgery?
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