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Just had a gastroscopy and they said i had a large hiatus hernia it is at least 8cm and they said i had a fever. what should i do? will i need an op?
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Two issues: A large hiatus hernia can be treated medically if there are no pathologic changes in the esophagus, but may require surgery depending on the symptoms and outcome of tests. This can be done both from above or below the diaphragm. Fever is another problem and the obvious question is whether or not this is related to the first issue or a second independent problem.
Answered 10/25/2012
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Discuss with doctor: Only the physician who is treating you can answer the question of whether surgery will be necessary. If the fever is related to the hiatus hernia or the gastroscopy you may have a significant complication of the procedure. Hope you are better soon.
Answered 10/28/2012
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