Just got diagnosed with a sliding hiatus hernia and dealing with constant acid reflux. Do I really need surgery or can meds and lifestyle changes help manage it?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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For a sliding hiatal hernia with associated acid reflux, surgery is not always necessary. Many individuals can effectively manage their symptoms with medication and lifestyle changes. Surgery is typically reserved for cases where other treatments have failed or complications arise, particularly if the hernia is large or causes severe symptoms

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Feeling like my stomach is empty even after I've eaten. Also, I've been having issues in the morning where I have to go to the bathroom like 2 or 3 times. Not sure what's going on. Any ideas on what this could be or what to do?

Get your Liver function tests done for and visit General Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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Bleeding from piles but not regularly is there a permanent solution without surgery Can you suggest any medicines or other treatments to manage this

surgery is the only resort for 3rd degree piles.

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I'm experiencing this pain on the left side of my chest, right around the heart area, and I'm not sure if it's something heart-related. It comes with shortness of breath, a lot of burping, and I've been dealing with some acidity and gastric issues as well. Do you think this is more about my heart or my stomach acting up? Which kind of doctor should I talk to about this?

it is related to your stomach, consult a gastroenterologist

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