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My nissen wrap on ct looks fine, but i have more heartburn symptoms, it good idea to ask doctor to take down wrap?or live like this rest of my life?

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See below: Ct is not the best way to look at the nissen. Would get an upper GI exam (aka barium swallow).

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

My nissen wrap on ct looks fine, but i have more heartburn symptoms, it good idea to ask doctor to take down wrap?or live like this rest of my life?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anthony Filly answered

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