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Had Hiatus Hernia For Which Endoscopy Was Done. Taking Omeprazole But The Symptoms Are Still There. What To Do?
I have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia after having had an endoscopy. I am taking 40 mg of Omeprazole but symptoms are still there. Specialist now wants me to have a test where probe is passed trans-nasally into gullet for 24 hours with portable instrument worn on shoulder. He has mentioned the valve at the end of the gullet and I also have Sjogrens which he says can be affected. I do not want to have this very intrusive test. Please tell me what you think?
Thank you.
Hilary.
Thank you.
Hilary.
Mon, 8 Jul 2013
Hello,
Hiatus hernia is due to a hole(Defect) in the diaphragmatic muscle.
So there is a structural defect.
If the symptoms are not improving with medicines then you need to undergo investigation to assess the problem.
You may need this procedure because this is a dynamic condition.
you may always go for a second opinion if your aren't confident.
Hiatus hernia is due to a hole(Defect) in the diaphragmatic muscle.
So there is a structural defect.
If the symptoms are not improving with medicines then you need to undergo investigation to assess the problem.
You may need this procedure because this is a dynamic condition.
you may always go for a second opinion if your aren't confident.
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