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I have small sliding hiatal hernia, have faced problem like poor digestion,peptic ulcer symptom, on what stage i will think its time for surgery?

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

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Symptoms of reflux: You should wait until symptoms of reflux are not controlled by medication.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

I have small sliding hiatal hernia, have faced problem like poor digestion,peptic ulcer symptom, on what stage i will think its time for surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Dr Foster agreed

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