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Hiatal Hernia Help

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derrickohz
derrickohz

Hi all, I am a male, aged 25 living in Singapore. During July 2018, I felt bloated and went to see my GP.I was also referred to the hospital for a scoping scan and was diagnosed with Hiatal Hernia since 3 August 2018. The doctor told me to stop the medication but then after 9 days I started to feel discomfort at the back of my mouth and my throat. It feels that there is sometimes a warm,slightly burning ache,so i decided to continue with medication,nexium again for 15 days . My next appointment with the hospital is on 31 August 2018.

I have been wondering if I should request for surgery since my condition are so mild.But they are so annoying and I have been having sleepless nights. Also,lifestyle changes like sleeping with double pillows is making me ache. May I know if surgery can remove the need for these changes?

I am only 25 and i would prefer not to be on ppi for long time as i heard about the possible side effects and complications.

Sorry if i sound spoilt, but they are legit my concerns.

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  • ashley45849
    ashley45849 derrickohz

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    So do you have a hiatal hernia? I also do and I wonder if that’s cause my reflux. I have had gallbladder out and the reflux never got better. The meds I’m on are helping. I was told hernia isn’t bad at all that they don’t want to do surgery and I don’t want anymore surgeries. But I do want to heal I have gastritis according to the scope and the hernia but I guess changing my diet and the meds should help heal it. If not I’m going to inquire about the hernia as I’ve read they can cause reflux. Keep us updated 
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