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Gastroesophageal reflux and ascorbic acid insufficiency

C A Hiebert

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |August 1, 1977
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    Symptomatic hiatal hernia patients may develop vitamin C deficiency due to avoiding acidic foods. Supplementation with vitamin C improved symptoms and normalized levels, indicating a link between diet, hernia, and scurvy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Nutrition Science
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Scurvy, a condition caused by vitamin C deficiency, is rare in developed countries.
    • Hiatal hernias can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, potentially influencing dietary choices.
    • An incidental finding linked scurvy to a hiatal hernia patient.