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Expering severe esophageal spasms, with vomit - parent was diag w/ hiatal hernia w/ identical symptoms, prescript. antacids 2+ mo w/ no help- nxt?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See doctor: It is possible that you have a hiatal hernia also. See a gastroenterologist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Lyall Gorenstein answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Follow up with MD: You should follow up with your GI specialist, to have symptoms worked up, with endoscopy, perhaps motility studies, and an uper GI series.

Answered 5/27/2016

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