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Do mixed/rolling hiatal hernia come and go like sliding hernias or do they stay up the diaphragm? diag. hh, pain everyday/nothing helps

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Yes they do: Both have similar mechanisms. Sounds like time for a Lap Nissen

Answered 5/27/2016

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A member asked:

Do mixed/rolling hiatal hernia come and go like sliding hernias or do they stay up the diaphragm? diag. hh, pain everyday/nothing helps

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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