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What cam be done about a hatial hernia?

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First and foremost, people sometimes interchange hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease; if you are suffering from heartburn, that is called gerd, of which a hiatal hernia may be a contributing factor. This can be rx'd with meds, dietary and lifestyle changes with excellent control.

Hiatal hernias are very common, often symptom-free, and rarely require surgical rx. Hope this helps!

Typically not a whole lot unless the resulting symptoms affect quality of life significantly.

In that case, surgical options are considered.