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Added: Oct 28, 2008
Many people with GERD- gastroesophageal reflux disease also have a hiatal hernia, which is an outpuching of the esophagus. A hiatal hernia creates incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter, which makes you more prone to GERD and the symptoms of heartburn.
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