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How can one find out about hiatal hernia without doing endoscopy? My GI said, scopy is the only way to find out.

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blm1007blm1007 | @blm1007blm1007 | Sep 10 3:19pm

I had the endoscopy at NJH that confirmed a small hiatal hernia. Hopefully the hiatal hernia is still small.
Barbara

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 10 5:32pm

As far as I know, your doc is right - the test is an endoscopy, but usually isn't necessary unless you are having severe symptoms. Here is what Mayo Clinic has to say:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiatal-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373379