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I sing for a living, i have a hiatal hernia and gerd, will surgery on it affect my vocals and how i sound etc?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Should not: as long the chronic GERD hasnot already affected your voice/vocal cords.

Answered 9/19/2018

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A member asked:

I sing for a living, i have a hiatal hernia and gerd, will surgery on it affect my vocals and how i sound etc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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