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Suggest Treatment For Hiatal Hernia With IBS And Anxiety
Question: I have a hiatal hernia ;sliding I think also IBS and anxiety .Taking Ativan .05bid. Having difficulty since lunch on Friday feeling like I cannot digest and having gas and belching . I think the hernia slid upward . I can move my bowels . Ni vomiting. Only taking liquids. I can feel the liquid as it goes down the esophagus at a certain point which makes me think it is the hiatal hernia. It is almost midnight . How can I get some relief
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the query.
Do not worry.
Anxiety will worsen your problem.
Can take an antacid like omeprazole if you have (available over the counter) 20 mg once a day before breakfast.
Also can take a prokinetic like domperidone 10 mg thrice a day before meals (available over the counter).
Also some life style modification can make you feel better.
1) avoid sleeping 2 hours after meals.
2) can get the head end of your bed elevated by 4 inches to prevent reflux.
3) do not eat too much at a time
4) small frequent meals will help
5 )avoid painkillers if any
Need to see a psychiatrist as he may add anxiolytic which will help better symptom control.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Happy to help.
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the query.
Do not worry.
Anxiety will worsen your problem.
Can take an antacid like omeprazole if you have (available over the counter) 20 mg once a day before breakfast.
Also can take a prokinetic like domperidone 10 mg thrice a day before meals (available over the counter).
Also some life style modification can make you feel better.
1) avoid sleeping 2 hours after meals.
2) can get the head end of your bed elevated by 4 inches to prevent reflux.
3) do not eat too much at a time
4) small frequent meals will help
5 )avoid painkillers if any
Need to see a psychiatrist as he may add anxiolytic which will help better symptom control.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Happy to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you. I am seeing a counselor and my primary wants to try Lexapro for anxiety. I will look for the drug domperidone otc. I have never heard of that
Drug. Can't use omeperzole; it makes me too dizzy and light headed.
Thank you for your help.
Drug. Can't use omeperzole; it makes me too dizzy and light headed.
Thank you for your help.
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the query.
Should start Lexapro as advised by your primary.
Can try omeprazole after starting Lexapro.
Best wishes.
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the query.
Should start Lexapro as advised by your primary.
Can try omeprazole after starting Lexapro.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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