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Published: December 27
I had a barium meal and swallow. The results came back revealing acid reflux, but I can't put my mind to rest. I worry about esophageal cancer. Related Reading: esophageal cancer Must Read Articles Related to Barium Swallow
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I had the barium swallow test yesterday. It revealed a large hiatal hernia and acid reflux. I was already put on the waiting list for a fundoplication operation.
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