More Than Heartburn: What a Paraesophageal Hernia Actually Is

Surgical team at Albany Surgical in Albany Georgia consulting with a patient about paraesophageal hernia symptoms, diagnosis, and the laparoscopic surgical repair approach.

When upper abdominal or chest symptoms persist without a clear explanation, a paraesophageal hernia is a diagnosis that deserves consideration, particularly when those symptoms include difficulty swallowing, early fullness during meals, or discomfort after eating that does not respond fully to reflux medication. This condition is more common than most patients realize and carries specific […]

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