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Im wondering if I may have a hiatal hernia. I have been taking protonix for GERD for 8 weeks and my reflux has truly gotten worse. I have been avoiding all the foods youre not supposed to eat with GERD, but every thing causes me heartburn, even bread or plain crackers. In the past few days, Ive been having chest pains on my left side that feels like a burning, sore, heaviness, which is pretty constant. I have an appointment with a GI doc a week from nowadays to have an endoscopy. On a side note, Im 28 and 100 lbs so weight just isn't an issue. Could this be a hiatal hernia or just severe GERD? Have you had chest pain or what are some other symptoms you've got had? Also, what causes hernias?
Thanks
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