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I had a ct scan on monday and got my results through my app, my doctor hasnt called me but it says i have a hiatal hernia. is this something to be concerned about?
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Hiatal hernia is when the opening thru which the esophagus ( tube carrying food to stomach) becomes wider and part of the stomach can then come up thru it at times. It may cause symptoms or be an incidental finding. So if no symptoms -it just needs followup
Answered 8/2/2023
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