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Hieatal Hernia, Sick In Stomach, GERD. Can It Be Removed Through Belly Button Without Being Cut Open?
I have a hieatal hernia and for the past 2 yrs. or more. i am so sick to my stomach. my quality of life if almost none due to these symptoms ( yes i have GERD). it is very small but , i am going to insist that it is removed. my question is can it be removed during an upper gi, or through my belly button, with out being cut open? sickness is within 1 minute of awakening. please help me with some answers before i insist on the removal or repair of this. Thank you , Vickey
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
GET BLOOD SERUM TESTS FOR SPECIFI ANTIBODIES FOR MILK WHEAT POTATO AND OTHER FOODS YOU TAKE
LOW PROTEIN HIGH FIBER DIET WITH PLENTY OF FLUIDS AVOID MEDICINES WHICH CAN CAUSE ULCERS
TAKE ANTACID AND ENZYMES
WITHDRWAL OF FOOD ACCORDING TO TESTS CAN HELP YOU
U CAN TRY BEFORE INSISTING FOR SURGERY
LOW PROTEIN HIGH FIBER DIET WITH PLENTY OF FLUIDS AVOID MEDICINES WHICH CAN CAUSE ULCERS
TAKE ANTACID AND ENZYMES
WITHDRWAL OF FOOD ACCORDING TO TESTS CAN HELP YOU
U CAN TRY BEFORE INSISTING FOR SURGERY
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