Hernia : All your questions answered

Can you self heal a hiatal hernia?

No, You cannot self heal a hiatal hernia.

Usually, Hiatal hernias are caused by the stomach poking into the diaphragm where the oesophagus crosses it, which can add to the effects of acid reflux and heartburn. You can manage symptoms of hiatal hernia by changing your lifestyle and diet. 

Lifestyle changes include Read more

How to treat gastritis with a hiatal hernia?

There are various ways to treat gastritis with a hiatal hernia, but it also depends on its severity and the individual effects. If the severity is too high, then there are medicines prescribed by your doctors which seems to be very helpful. 

Along with it, it is also advisable to have Read more

What are the home remedies to treat a hiatal hernia?

Surgery is the way to completely treat your hiatal hernia. But some simple home remedies can help you deal efficiently with the symptoms of hiatal hernia. 

Warm water: Drinking particularly warm water in the morning followed by a simple set of exercise will do wonders in treating hiatal hernia. The warm Read more

How to live with a Hiatal Hernia?

Hiatal Hernia causes heartburn and acid reflux, which makes it difficult to live with. However, if you make the necessary lifestyle changes, your life and body would be much healthier.

Food that you should eat:

• Bananas and apples, green beans, peas, carrots, and broccoli. 
• Grains like cereals (bran and oatmeal), bread, rice, pasta, Read more
  Edited 1098 days ago /answer/how-to-live-with-a-hiatal-hernia-17 Dr.Sreedhara Setty

How is hiatal hernia treated by a physician?

Treating Hiatal hernia is possible only through a surgery. Although medications can help you manage your symptoms, it cant cure your hernia completely.

Laproscopic and open surgery are the surgical options available to treat Haital hernia.

The surgery is only performed on a patient when medication can’t relieve acid reflux and heartburn. Read more

What are the symptoms of a hiatal hernia?

Common symptoms of Hiatal Hernia are:

• Heartburn: When a medium or large-size hernia prevents foods from flowing in the stomach, heartburn is felt.
• Chest or abdominal pain: This can be due to the bulge in the affected area above the stomach.
• Acid Reflux: Backflow of stomach acid into the food tube.
• Difficulty swallowing: Vomiting Read more
  Edited 1098 days ago /answer/what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-hiatal-hernia-15 Dr.Sreedhara Setty

What is the best cure for a hiatal hernia?

Hiatal Hernia is one of those conditions where the patient does not experience any signs or symptoms. Hence, doctors often treat visible treatment, such as heartburn and acid reflux. 

Medications: If your hernia is in its initial stages, doctors always prefer medications over surgery. If stomach acid is under control, then Read more

What is The best Diet for a Hiatal Hernia?

Hernias can lead to acid reflux. Hence, you need to eat foods which are low-acid-producing foods and easy to swallow.

Food that Hiatal Hernia patient should eat:

• Bananas and apples, Green beans, peas, carrots, and broccoli, grains, like cereals (bran and oatmeal), bread, rice, pasta, and crackers
• Low-fat or skim milk and low-fat Read more
  Edited 1098 days ago /answer/what-is-the-best-diet-for-a-hiatal-hernia-13 Dr.Sreedhara Setty

Can a hiatal hernia increase acid reflux?

When you eat food, it passes through a tube called the esophagus (Food Tube). This tube leads into your stomach through an opening in a sheet of muscle, also known as the diaphragm. At the bottom of your food tube, there is a muscular valve (lower esophageal sphincter). When you eat Read more

What are early signs of hernia?

Hernias are so common and can afflict anyone and everyone. Sometimes you might not even know if you have one. 

The signs that you are suffering from hernia are

• You can see or feel a bulge around the outer surface of the abdomen if you have a ventral hernia in the stomach Read more
  Edited 1098 days ago /answer/what-are-early-signs-of-hernia-10 Dr.Sreedhara Setty