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I have a hiatal hernia and esophagitis. i have been taking esomeprazole for a year now and its getting to the point where at night i feel like i cant breathe and my throat is closing with severe nausea. not sure what to do?

Q: i have a hiatal hernia and esophagitis. i have been taking esomeprazole for a year now and its getting to the point where at night i feel like i cant breathe and my throat is closing with severe nausea. not sure what to do?

: You need to see a gastroenterologist or a gastric surgeon for advice.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You need to see a gastroenterologist or a gastric surgeon for advice.

Answered 11/4/2021

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Talk to your treating doc, you will need to be evaluated in order to decide if your symptoms are solely due to worsening reflux at night versus other condition or a mixture. Specifically if you had tests, such as an upper endoscopy following up with same group will be best.

Answered 11/5/2021

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A member asked:

I have a hiatal hernia and esophagitis. i have been taking esomeprazole for a year now and its getting to the point where at night i feel like i cant breathe and my throat is closing with severe nausea. not sure what to do?

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