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Suggest Treatment For Gastritis, Hiatus Hernia And Fibromyalgia
i have fibromyalgia and raynauds,in 2014 diagnosed with hiatus hernia,diverticulitis,duodenitis,gastritis and dysphagia.i had my gallbladder removed in 2013.since being diagnosed with abdominal conditions my health has got worse,my abdomen has always been sore and lumpy but not accepted by doctors.i gained 3kgs in weight on my abdomen last year,it is a solid lumpy mass.i feel nauseous a lot of the time and have had several dizzy spells not taken seriously or investigated.i have had frontal head pain again not investigated and also head swelling is increasing. i am unable to walk uphill/steps due to abdo/chest pain and no dr is taking me seriously-saying its all in my head and accusing me of having severe pyschological issues- i do not.
Fri, 26 Jul 2019
Hi,
This type of swallowing difficulty may indicate a specific condition called hiatal hernia should be considered and this means that the stomach is protruding through diaphragm muscle.
It may cause breathing difficulties, nausea, swallowing difficulties and irritation of the stomach. It will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking.
You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food.
Also, certain antiacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia.
To diagnose it you should do gastroscopy and if this is negative as in your case then you should do contrast X-rays of stomach.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
This type of swallowing difficulty may indicate a specific condition called hiatal hernia should be considered and this means that the stomach is protruding through diaphragm muscle.
It may cause breathing difficulties, nausea, swallowing difficulties and irritation of the stomach. It will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking.
You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food.
Also, certain antiacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia.
To diagnose it you should do gastroscopy and if this is negative as in your case then you should do contrast X-rays of stomach.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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