I’m 28 yo chi male. Yesterday just did endoscopy and colonoscopy with dr Jason chin who is same office with dr anand. I actually got diagnosed with hiatal hernia which was caused by erosive oesophagitis grade A due to prolonged heartburn caused by persistent acid reflux or GERD. I was on omeprazole once to twice a day for few months from online knowledge myself but still no cure. I tried so many pharmacy medicine. Bought and tried almost everything. Gaviscon double action, eviline, antacid pills, maalax, baking soda with water(dr Jason said no after I went see him with my baking soda powder)...

That’s why I went to see dr Jason. The day before the endoscope and colonoscopy, I got so scared and completely changed all my food. I usually not the type of guy who scared of this scared of that one. (Like to act tough one).

So the day b4 I stared to prepp ingredients for all my meals. I followed a good YouTube lady recipes and methods of prepping the easy way. So continue the story, Dr Jason did an endoscope and colonoscopy on me yesterday and I felt relieved to know the cause of my very very disturbing problem (if you got gerd u will know how we all suffer) but at the same time very sad to know I got hiatal hernia. Where my stomach moved up towards the oesophagus. If not treated, will lead to Barrett’s oesophagus, a precancerous condition which has an increased chance of getting oesophagus cancer.

I will keep taking care of my diet and my reflux to prevent further irritation.

I’ve just started on Vonoprazan 20mg now. Hope this info helps other people with similar conditions.

Gleneagles for scope - sedated and sleeping during upper and lower scope. Woke up remember heard Dr and nurse talk in operation room only.

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