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A member asked:
When is a hiatal hernia serious?heartburn is part of my daily life.get reflux sometimes when i sleep. some foods or carrying heavy stuff makes it worse.sometimes i struggle to swallow food as it feels like it does not go into my stomach.gaviscon not
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Now: Your symptoms are significant and need medical attention. Start with your GP, meds need to be escalated and likely a gastroenterologist consult will follow if no response to escalating therapy.
Answered 3/22/2022
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