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I'm 18 years old guy and suffering from hiatus hernia. What should I do for treatment?
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1.Hiatus hernia is due to the herniation of a portion of stomach into the chest cavity through the oesophageal opening in the diaphragm and causes symptoms of Gastro oesophageal reflux oesophagitis with burning sensation in chest. 2. It is diagnosed by GI endoscopy or Barium meal X ray Most of the time it responds to treatment with antacid. If no relief a surgery may be indicated. 3.Consult Gastro enterologist for advice
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