Hi everybody. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia (slider) about 10 years ago and have been on PPIs since then. I had another endoscopy 5 years ago with no additional findings except the still existing sliding hiatal hernia. I just had my 5 year routine endoscopy and have now been diagnosed with mild, inactive, chronic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia. My doctor just sent me a "tick the box" style letter in the mail to let me know.........no follow up call, no nothing. It did indicate that he wants me to repeat the endoscopy in a year. I plan on calling his office Monday morning so that I can sit down with him and ask the many questions I have, as well as a plan going forward to properly manage this. I'm scared to death!! Can anyone provide any insight or support? Thanks so much in advance.