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Can a egd miss a hiatal hernia?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

EGD: Very unlikely, if done by a competent gastroenterologist. Good Lu

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Answered 3/10/2020

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I recently found out from an EGD that I have a 3-4 CM hiatal hernia and grade A erosive esophagitis. How can I have erosion when I almost never have heartburn? EGD was done due to only 2 weeks of it.

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Can you get a hiatal hernia by jerking in your sleep if your laying on your back and your upper body moves upward to quick. EGD, CT ultrasound normal ?

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Diagnosed with Ibs, gastritis, and hiatal hernia. I have had ct, and EGD. It is uncomfortable to lay on my stomach is this okay? Just nervous Thanks

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Can a hiatal hernia cause pain or discomfort when walking? Tried to walk had pain in upper center abdominal area and pressure in chest EKG EGD normal

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After 4 years of 80 mg a day of PPI's for Gerd, Gastritis, Esophagitis, Barrett's - my EGD shows Barrett's progressed to long segment and other conditions still active. I have large hiatal hernia. Should I seek surgical consult? Waiting on pathology?

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