HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Hiatus Hernia Repair Need Surgery?

Please advise if I should have my hiatus hernia repaired? I am presently on Topsole 40 mg one tab every morning 30 mins before breakfast. I still however get an uncomfortable pain in my chest which is frightening and uncomfortable. What does the op entail and what is the recovery period. Many thanks Karynne.
Fri, 5 Aug 2016
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history hiatus hernia, presently on Topsole 40, has uncomfortable pain in chest which is frightening, wants to know about the hiatus hernia Surgery.
With the restricted history and non-availability of the detailed reports it would be difficult to say about the role of surgery.
The general outlines are:
First of all you have to consult a Gastroenterologist for proper evaluation of the hiatus hernia. We have to know the type of hernia, the laxity at the hiatus, the gap between the muscles, your symptomatology, response to medical management.
The Surgical Gastroenterologist will decide the possibility of surgery, its effectiveness, the possibility that you will be benefited and then only the surgery may be conducted.
This is definitely a risky surgery with no prediction about the results.
You have to take a chance and be ready for the re-surgery if need be. '

I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hernia


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Hiatus Hernia Repair Need Surgery?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history hiatus hernia, presently on Topsole 40, has uncomfortable pain in chest which is frightening, wants to know about the hiatus hernia Surgery. With the restricted history and non-availability of the detailed reports it would be difficult to say about the role of surgery. The general outlines are: First of all you have to consult a Gastroenterologist for proper evaluation of the hiatus hernia. We have to know the type of hernia, the laxity at the hiatus, the gap between the muscles, your symptomatology, response to medical management. The Surgical Gastroenterologist will decide the possibility of surgery, its effectiveness, the possibility that you will be benefited and then only the surgery may be conducted. This is definitely a risky surgery with no prediction about the results. You have to take a chance and be ready for the re-surgery if need be.