I’ve been told I have a hiatal hernia that is causing my heartburn. What can I do about it?
A hiatal hernia doesn’t cause heartburn, but it is often associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), of which heartburn is usually a symptom. You don’t need to do anything abou...
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