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Hiatal Hernia and GERD from Evan Schwarzwald, D.O., F.A.C.C.
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From: Evan Schwarzwald, D.O., F.A.C.C. Category:  Gastroenterology

Added: Oct 28, 2008


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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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