What is Hiatal Hernia

Hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or hernia) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. The symptoms include acid...

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I was wondering if anyone who is on any perscription for the heartburn has experienced hair loss, loss of weight, and food that feels like it takes longer to digest?
Posted on 03/10/08, 04:03 pm
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Reply #1 - 03/21/08  6:03am
" Deff have the same with a really slow digestion, From research I have done it seems obvious that the more medication we use the less stomach acid there is and this is what helps digestion, so it a vicious circle,
I really worry about the affects of medication especially as im only 25 and feel will have to take it forever!!!
What health problems will result from it!! "
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Reply #2 - 03/21/08  3:34pm
" How long have you been on your medication? I would like to see if having the new operation for gerd or having my hernia fixed will get me off the meds. "
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Reply #3 - 03/25/08  3:29pm
" Operations not really an option for me, it seems a lot less commont to have surgery for it in the UK , very few people seem to get that options, unless its private which is way too expensive for me to be able to do. "
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Reply #4 - 03/26/08  3:48pm
" Insurance's do not cover this type of surgery over there? That stinks and I thought we had it tough over here at least that would be covered. "
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