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How To Treat Hernia?
i have been having trouble swallowing and when i eat it gets worst i feel as if my hernia is giving me trouble should i go to the ememrgency room now or make an appointment with a GI Dr this week, ive been given nexium to take in the am and zantac in the pm
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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You may be suffering from hiatus hernia. There is two types of sliding hernia and fixed hernia. Symptoms are heartburn that gets worse when you lean over or lie down, chest pain or epigastric pain, trouble swallowing, belching.
It is treated with medical therapy with proton pump inhibitors and lifestyle changes. If symptoms do not improve, you may go for surgery.
1.Nissen fundoplication
Surgery to strengthen the valve between the stomach and the esophagus. Makes it harder for stomach acid to go up the oesophagus.
2.Laparoscopic surgery
Surgery that uses a video camera and thin tubes inserted into small cuts on the body to repair or remove tissue.
3.Hernia repair
Surgical repair of a weak spot on the abdominal wall so that the intestines can't push through.
If symptoms do not improve, consult your doctor who will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You may be suffering from hiatus hernia. There is two types of sliding hernia and fixed hernia. Symptoms are heartburn that gets worse when you lean over or lie down, chest pain or epigastric pain, trouble swallowing, belching.
It is treated with medical therapy with proton pump inhibitors and lifestyle changes. If symptoms do not improve, you may go for surgery.
1.Nissen fundoplication
Surgery to strengthen the valve between the stomach and the esophagus. Makes it harder for stomach acid to go up the oesophagus.
2.Laparoscopic surgery
Surgery that uses a video camera and thin tubes inserted into small cuts on the body to repair or remove tissue.
3.Hernia repair
Surgical repair of a weak spot on the abdominal wall so that the intestines can't push through.
If symptoms do not improve, consult your doctor who will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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