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What Causes Paraesophageal Hiatus Hernia And Breathing Difficulty?
l have a paraesphogeal hiatus hernia..and breathing issues..tried to walk around the block and difficulty breathing and eating now too always a full feeling...still waiting for two tests the surgeon wants done but taking so long...l know surgery is in the very near future just not sure how long l can wait if it gets worse..l am about an hour away from the hospital with no traffic and good weather
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Treatment of a Hiatal hernia consists of surgery.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Take antacids to reduce the acidity in the stomach.
-Eat bananas and apples.
-Eat grains, like cereals (bran and oatmeal), bread, rice, pasta, and crackers.
-Eat low-fat or skim milk and low-fat yogurt.
-Fix your posture.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Treatment of a Hiatal hernia consists of surgery.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Take antacids to reduce the acidity in the stomach.
-Eat bananas and apples.
-Eat grains, like cereals (bran and oatmeal), bread, rice, pasta, and crackers.
-Eat low-fat or skim milk and low-fat yogurt.
-Fix your posture.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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