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A member asked:

Yes i have hiatal hernia and esophagititis stage 3 and a esophagus scricture and i have been on meds. for about 10 yrs. no help i throw up const.

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Stricture : If you have an esophageal stricture from GERD, you are probably a candidate for a surgical antireflux operation & hiatal hernia repair. Make sure this is done by an experienced laparoscopic general or thoracic surgeon. Hope this helps!

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 5/30/2018

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I have a hiatal hernia that flared real bad burning pain between shoulders and feels like my esophagus is on fire vomiting yesterday is this normal?

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I have really bad reflux with hiatal hernia significant in size. My esophagus is not working properly for surgery. What can I do my last thing to be done was the pressure test for my esophagus and it isnt working properly. I am tired of the pain and tired

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