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How Can Pain After Hiatal Hernia Repair Be Managed?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Question: I may have a Hiatal Hernia is ther anthing I can do right now to relieve the pain?
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Answered by Dr. Tayyab Malik (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
OTC nexium ( esomeprazole) maybe ingested

Detailed Answer:
hi.
thanks for posting query.

hiatal hernia may lead to reflux of acid from stomach into distal part of esophagus which may lead to epigastric pain, heartburn.

OTC nexium ( esomprazole) 40mg once daily may provide symptomatic relief.
however, your advised to consult a general surgeon to advise you for the management of hiatal hernia.

hope to answer your concern.

further questions are welcomed

regards
Dr Tayyab Malik




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How Can Pain After Hiatal Hernia Repair Be Managed?

Brief Answer: OTC nexium ( esomeprazole) maybe ingested Detailed Answer: hi. thanks for posting query. hiatal hernia may lead to reflux of acid from stomach into distal part of esophagus which may lead to epigastric pain, heartburn. OTC nexium ( esomprazole) 40mg once daily may provide symptomatic relief. however, your advised to consult a general surgeon to advise you for the management of hiatal hernia. hope to answer your concern. further questions are welcomed regards Dr Tayyab Malik