Uri

Digestive health
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Hi,

I've had Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia/ Functional Bowel Disorder for a few years, but a few months ago my symptoms got much worse. I had a second endoscopy which revealed a large hiatus hernia and mild gastritis.

Since then I've been put on antacids. I was recently put on 40mg Esomperazole, as well as 10mg Domeridone 3 times a day. 

The medication has helped slightly in reducing my upper stomach discomfort and sore throat, but only slightly. These and other symptoms constantly depress me (every day). Other symptoms include mouth ulcers, frequent weird deep belching (sometimes liquid burps), bad breath, white coated tongue etc. 

Will hiatus hernia surgery stop my sore throat, upper stomach discomfort and weird deep belching (as these seem to be acid reflux symptoms). I'm due to see my gastrologist in a few months, but I'm hoping I can get other advise aswell.  

Will hiatal hernia surgery get rid of my symptoms? 

Many Thanks 

Uri

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Hi Uri

I also have hiatus hernia, over the years I have suffered quite bad with it , however in march 2013 had op for appendix and they discovered I'd got gall stones , and told me I had to go on a low fat / no fat diet which I did I've had gall bladder out now but still have to follow same diet as you can still get stones , sorry I will get to the point now since I have been on   Virtually no fat in my diet I have had no problems with my hiatus hernia, it might be worth a try ,wish you all the best  and hope you feel better soon. Chris x

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Hi Uri

I have also had similar simptoms to you on a daily basis. I have got 3 cm HH but for the past year it is really giving me uphill. Discomfort in the upper part of my stomach, chest pains from the pressure pushing up and radiates to the back. I am also really fed up with this daily pain and discomfort. I am going to do 2 pre-Op tests, Ph levels and measure the movement of the oesophagus end of Sept. I am seriously considering the nissan Op because living like this on a daily basis gets a person down. Goof Luck Uri, regards Dave.

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Hi Uri,

I have had an hiatus hernia for over 20 years and after having an endoscopy last year was told it was mild but I still suffer from acid, belching wind etc. I would imagine your symptoms will be gone after the operation, that's why they do the op in the first place. 

I think your surgeon would be the best person to ask though. Good luck with the operation.

 

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Thanks Chris,

I'm trying to follow the fodmap diet, but I can try that aswell.

Kind Regards

Uriel

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Thanks Dave, 

I've asked to have to ph test aswell. Good luck to you too!

Kind Regards

Uriel

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Thanks Merrly

If symtoms don't improve, then I think I will ask for surgery.

Kind Regards

Uriel