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Diagnosed hiatal hernia & gastritis. upper back pain every other day. anti acid not working for pain. what to do?

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Type and symptoms: Hiatal hernia is a very common issue and finding especially in over weight population. Mostly it does not require any treatment unless it becomes symptomatic. Also it has a different types. All depends how bad is symptoms and type of hernia. In those case surgical intervention and treatment is needed.

Answered 9/28/2016

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