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A member asked:

Im 40 years old and had the fundoplication 15 years ago but it failed. what are the side affects of not taking gerd medication for over ten years?

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Worst case...: ...Scenario - acid reflux leading to damage to the esophagus, progressing to esophageal cancer. You need to be followed regularly by a gastroenterologist to keep this from happening.

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 5/6/2013

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I'm 23,never had gerd symptoms before my hiatal-hernia, I was wondering if I can get hernia surgery without fundoplication? Worried about side effects

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GERD & Lft side middle/upper abdominal discomfort. Last night, sudden onset of nausea. Can't vomit b/c fundoplication. Better today. Pea sized knot next to naval(no real naval due to prior surgery). Stanford appt in May. OK to wait until then?

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Is a toupet fundoplication a good option for refractive GERD not controlled with PPIs and antacids despite diet changes? Are the side effects (gas, bloating, risk for dumping syndrome really high) from the surgery and possibly worse than the GERD?

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Hi, i know its risk, but my question is. I want to know what will happen, if i go to fundoplication?. I have GERD 3mmhg and dysmotility of esophagus

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Is it okay to go through a nissen fundoplication for GERD after having a gall bladder removal done on me?

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