Results are in.

[malious]

Got the results of my double-contrast upper GI examination today.   It turns out that I have a small Hiatal hernia, which is causing spontaneous gastroesophageal reflux into my distal esophagus.   Basically the upper part of my stomach protrudes into my diaphragm and causes acid and other things to back up into my esophagus.   Turns out that it is

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[booga1]

Yay for being "not so bad." :)
I hope the treatments will be more effective now that they've got an idea about the problem.

[malious]

Oh yes, knowing the cause is going to make treating it much easier.

[doberman_guard]

That most definitely is better than The Big C. Good to hear it's not caused any damage and that it doesn't require surgery.

[malious]

Yup!

[sheppdog]

*hugs* glad you found out and it's fixable.

[malious]

*hugs back*

[p0lecat]

Good! glad you dog that taken care of!

Now try living with a Tracheal or Bronchial hernia. You choke on your own spit.

I been living with that for a while now. Its also inherited.

[malious]

Ah, that doesn't sound too fun either.

[wolfstoy]

Well, that is good(ish) news. I'm glad things aren't more serious!

[malious]

I would call this good news :P