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A hiatal hernia is when your stomach bulges up into your chest through an opening in your diaphragm, the muscle that separates the two areas. The opening is called the hiatus, so this condition is also called a hiatus hernia.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Managing a hiatus hernia typically involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and in some cases, surgery. Here are some common approaches: Lifestyle Changes:- 1. Dietary Adjustments: Eat smaller, more frequent meals instead of large ones. Avoid foods and drinks that can trigger refluxRead more

    Managing a hiatus hernia typically involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and in some cases, surgery. Here are some common approaches:

    Lifestyle Changes:-
    1. Dietary Adjustments: Eat smaller, more frequent meals instead of large ones. Avoid foods and drinks that can trigger reflux, such as spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol.
    2. Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce pressure on the abdomen and lessen symptoms.
    3. Elevate the Head of Your Bed: Raising the head of your bed by about 10 to 20 cm can help prevent stomach acid from traveling up towards your throat while you sleep.
    4. Quit Smoking: Smoking can exacerbate symptoms, so quitting is highly recommended.

    Medications:-
    1. Antacids: Over-the-counter antacids can provide quick relief by neutralizing stomach acid.
    2. H2 Receptor Blockers: These medications reduce acid production and provide longer relief than antacids.
    3. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): PPIs are more effective at reducing acid production and healing the esophagus.
    4. Homoeopathy: Symptomatic Homoeopathic medicine.

    Surgical Options:-
    Surgery is usually considered if lifestyle changes and medications do not alleviate symptoms, or if there are complications such as severe reflux, bleeding, or obstruction. The most common surgical procedure is Nissen fundoplication, where the top of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophagus to strengthen the valve between the esophagus and stomach⁵.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    The most common symptoms of hiatus hernia include: - Heartburn - Backward flow of swallowed food or liquids into the mouth, called regurgitation - Backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, called acid reflux - Trouble swallowing - Chest or abdominal pain - Feeling full soon after you eat - ShortnRead more

    The most common symptoms of hiatus hernia include:

    – Heartburn
    – Backward flow of swallowed food or liquids into the mouth, called regurgitation
    – Backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, called acid reflux
    – Trouble swallowing
    – Chest or abdominal pain
    – Feeling full soon after you eat
    – Shortness of breath

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    A hiatal hernia is often discovered during a test or procedure to determine the cause of heartburn or chest or upper abdominal pain. These tests or procedures include an X-ray of your upper digestive system, where X-rays are taken after you drink a chalky liquid that coats and fills the inside lininRead more

    A hiatal hernia is often discovered during a test or procedure to determine the cause of heartburn or chest or upper abdominal pain. These tests or procedures include an X-ray of your upper digestive system, where X-rays are taken after you drink a chalky liquid that coats and fills the inside lining of your digestive tract. The coating allows your doctor to see a silhouette of your esophagus, stomach, and upper intestine.

    Another test that can be used to diagnose a hiatal hernia is an upper endoscopy. During this procedure, your doctor inserts a thin, flexible tube equipped with a light and camera (endoscope) down your throat to examine the inside of your esophagus and stomach and check for inflammation.

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    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Causes might include: • Being born with a larger hiatal opening than usual • Injury to the area • Changes in your diaphragm as you age • A rise in pressure in your belly, as from pregnancy, obesity, coughing, lifting something heavy, or straining on the toilet. Hiatal Hernia Risk Factors: Hiatal herRead more

    Causes might include:

    • Being born with a larger hiatal opening than usual

    • Injury to the area

    • Changes in your diaphragm as you age

    • A rise in pressure in your belly, as from pregnancy, obesity, coughing, lifting something heavy, or straining on the toilet.

    Hiatal Hernia Risk Factors:
    Hiatal hernias happen more often in women, people who are overweight, and people older than 50.

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    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    There are two main types of hiatal hernias: sliding and paraesophageal. Ordinarily, your esophagus (food pipe) goes through the hiatus and attaches to your stomach. In a sliding hiatal hernia, your stomach and the lower part of your esophagus slide up into your chest through the diaphragm. Most peopRead more

    There are two main types of hiatal hernias: sliding and paraesophageal.

    Ordinarily, your esophagus (food pipe) goes through the hiatus and attaches to your stomach. In a sliding hiatal hernia, your stomach and the lower part of your esophagus slide up into your chest through the diaphragm. Most people with hiatal hernias have this type.

    A paraesophageal hernia is more dangerous. Your esophagus and stomach stay where they should be, but part of your stomach squeezes through the hiatus to sit next to your esophagus. Your stomach can become squeezed and lose its blood supply. Your doctor might call this a strangulated hernia.

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hiatus hernia
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    A hiatal hernia is when your stomach bulges up into your chest through an opening in your diaphragm, the muscle that separates the two areas. The opening is called the hiatus, so this condition is also called a hiatus hernia.

    A hiatal hernia is when your stomach bulges up into your chest through an opening in your diaphragm, the muscle that separates the two areas. The opening is called the hiatus, so this condition is also called a hiatus hernia.

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