We are committed to working on improving your health; hiatal hernia surgery can save your life. This primarily refers to a condition in which a part of the stomach slides through an opening in the diaphragm called the esophageal hiatus and ends up in the chest instead of remaining in the abdomen where it normally is.
The complications of not treating a hiatal hernia can range from mild to severe. Some people may experience gastroesophageal reflux, which is the flow of acidic stomach contents back into the esophagus. This can cause symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation of food, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. Chronic reflux can lead to inflammation of the esophagus, known as esophagitis, and in severe cases, it can cause ulcers or narrowing of the esophagus.
Additionally, it can cause other issues, such as difficulty swallowing food, a feeling of fullness after eating only a small amount, loss of appetite, and iron deficiency anemia due to chronic blood loss from ulcers.
Treatment can vary depending on the severity of symptoms and the presence of complications. In many cases, lifestyle and dietary changes can help manage symptoms. These changes may include avoiding foods and beverages that trigger acid reflux, eating smaller and more frequent meals instead of large meals, maintaining an upright posture after eating, raising the head of the bed at night, and losing weight if overweight.
Diet modifications may be recommended, such as avoiding foods that trigger reflux, eating smaller amounts, and avoiding lying down immediately after eating. It is also important to maintain a healthy weight, avoid smoking, and limit alcohol consumption.
These help reduce the production of stomach acid and relieve reflux symptoms.
In moderate to severe cases, when other treatments are ineffective, surgery may be necessary to repair the hiatal hernia. The surgery corrects the hiatal hernia and strengthens the lower esophageal sphincter to prevent symptoms and complications.
It is important to schedule a medical consultation if a hiatal hernia is suspected or if related symptoms are experienced. During the consultation, a precise diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan can be established. Consult a specialist in hiatal hernia surgery.
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