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Can the Esophagus Heal Itself? Solutions!
If you have Hiatal Hernia Syndrome you may have been told you have a shortened esophagus. A shortened esophagus can put you at risk for, or worsen, a hiatal hernia.
I'm going to review why it happens and what you can do about it.
One cause is due to chronic reflux and the acid has damaged your esophagus to such an extent that it goes beyond inflammation of the esophageal tissues and becomes scar tissue (fibrosis). Scar tissue does not have the "elasticity" of healthy tissue and it also tightens and pulls. Therefore, this chronic situation can result in a shortened esophagus that is difficult…
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