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Yes i have a hiatal hernia has been acting up for 3 days now im bloated pain is bad at time i have been taking metamucil 2 mts could it be aggravating?
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Metamucil not great: Metamucil is actually for prevention of constipation. So it could be messing with your intestines, when the problem is in your esophagus. Better to take an acid blocker or antacid if this is really your problem.
Answered 6/17/2019
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Agree with Dr. A: If you are overweight, losing weight would help.
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