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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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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/22/2022

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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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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