HIATUS HERNIA

Digestive health
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I have been diagnosed by accident with hiatus hernia via a cat scan.

I have had G.O.R.D. for years and it hasn't bothered me to much.

But of late the symptoms of bloating , light colored styles sometimes very might, dizziness breathlessness, plus waking up coughing and acid contents in my throat causing it to burn.

I have put on weight as a result of major spinal surgery and not being able to walk stand etc back in May

Was a failed spinal surgery.

I was going for a grastro and endoscopy last week, but with my back causing me so much pain etc, I cancelled it. I am going to have another spinal surgery in 2 weeks, bigger than the first.

What I want to ask does anyone know if I have that operation ?will be it affected by the hiatus hernia.

I have found, drinking tonic water, helps the bloating and indigestion, and so does gaviscon.

I DO take pariet which I am thinking taking 2 per day

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I think only your doctor can tell you that.  Ask your doctor the same question you asked here.  I know he will have the best answer. Does your back surgeon know of your hernia issue?  You better make sure he does prior to surgery. 

Take Ken care and here's to a full recovery. 

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Thanks Judith, yes am going to ring his secretary this morning, I was going to tell him when he was supposed to ring me but didn't, just before Christmas. I was thinking (that) my stomach would be empty for OP so I might get away with it. IRS good to get a second opinion on this forum 😁😎

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Basis, I don't think an opinion from this forum will help you. Your doctor knows your history far more than we do.  Granted, after all I have been through, sometimes I feel like an expert. I am not an expert in Basia's body. Only your doctor is.  We are all different. 

Good luck to you and let us know what the doctor says.