The symptoms of a Hiatus hernia include:

Severe heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), where stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus.

Deep burning chest pain, which may affect the shoulder blades. The pain is made worse by bending forward, straining or lying down. The pain may disturb sleep and can be so severe that it is mistaken for angina or a heart attack.

Difficulty swallowing due to constant acid irritation.

Other symptoms can include a croaky voice, sore throat, cough and symptoms of asthma.

I suggest you research this potential candidate further.

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I would cleanse colon, liver, gall bladder, etc., and balance emotions and organs and systems. The sooner the better.