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A 31-year-old female asked:
I had an endoscopy done, i was told i had a hiatus hernia, so why do i need to go back to hospital to see a doctor. when i have to see my gp as well.
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Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
You have a choice: Hiatus hernia is often asscoaited with acid reflux. If you have this problem you will experience indigestion or hyperacidity. This can be manged by the endoscopy doctor as well as by your gp. But you will need good antacids which your gp may be bale to handle. Otherwise you can go see your gastro-enterologist who did the endoscopy because he is the specialist!.
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Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Up to you : Doctors in different specialties have different experience and knowledge base related to different problems. Depending on what symptoms you have, you may want an opinion from a specialist, especially the one that did the endoscopy. Of particular note, symptoms related to hiatal hernia are often misunderstood and underestimated.
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United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 31-year-old female asked:
I had an endoscopy done and was told i had a hiatus hernia, i was told my own doctor will see me, so why does a doctor at the hospital want to see me.
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Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitiaanswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Please: Be more specific. I assume they want to check on it prior to discharging you.
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