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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heartburn/indigestion!
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Since i stopped smoking i have on probably one or two occasions had a bit of indigestion...So my doc was correct smoking really does antagonise hiatus hernia..Just wanted to say that...
Posted on 05/01/08, 03:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/17/08  11:17am
" true, I quit smoking and it has help alot I had tried one a week ago and I ended up coughing and throwing up. I had only quit for 8 months. so if you can quit do so "
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