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Heartburn, chest pain, trouble swallowing, and a persistent cough are all signs of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic illness in which stomach acid refluxes into the esophagus.

Dr. Khan says GERD is caused by a structural valve defect. A Hiatal hernia can contribute to GERD, but GERD can occur independently of a hernia. Most patients can manage symptoms and maintain ...

Original Medicare and some Medicare Advantage plans will cover hernia surgery when necessary. As with other types of surgery, different parts of Medicare may cover certain aspects of care.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Anyone who has experienced heartburn knows it’s no fun. For as many as 20% of the population, the burning, acidic symptoms of heartburn are chronic; part of a disease referred to ...

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I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimetres with some inflammation. I have been having almost daily acid reflux episodes. The gastroenterologist put ...

I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having almost daily acid reflux episodes. The gastroenterologist put ...

I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having almost daily acid reflux episodes. The gastroenterologist put ...

I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having almost daily acid reflux episodes. The gastroenterologist put ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having ...