Hiatal Hernia : All your questions answered

Can Hernia be healed without surgery?

No. Without surgery, a hernia does not normally go down. Non-surgical approaches can apply gentle pressure on the hernia to hold it in places, such as wearing a corset, binder or truss. These procedures can alleviate pain or irritation and can be used if you are not fit for the Read more

What types of hernias are there?

There are many types of hernia.

• Inguinal hernia- When, via the lower stomach wall, a part of the intestine or fat bulges leading to inguinal hernia. Usually, the bulge passes across the inguinal canal, i.e., in the groin.
• Umbilical hernia- As tissues bulge in the body from an area of weakness in Read more
  Edited 1209 days ago /answer/what-types-of-hernias-are-there-35 Dr.Jayasimha Nagella

What is a hernia?

When an organ passes into an opening in the muscle or tissue that keeps it in place, a hernia occurs. In the abdominal wall, for instance, the intestines can split through a weakened area. Most hernias occur between the shoulders and hips in the belly, but they may also develop Read more

What is a hiatus hernia?

When the upper portion of your stomach moves up into your diaphragm and into your chest region, a hiatal hernia takes place. 

Now, what is a diaphragm? The diaphragm is a large flat muscle separating the lungs from the abdomen, diaphragm also helps us in breathing. So, normally the diaphragm is Read more

Can lying on your stomach cause a hiatal hernia?

There are many causes of hiatal hernia. Out of all, the most common and known cause of hiatal hernia is applying pressure on your abdomen. The pressure can be from anything like lifting a heavy object or simply just lying down on your stomach with your stomach full. 

Lying on your Read more

Can a osteopath or chiropractor fix an hiatal hernia?

Yes. An Osteopath is a doctor of Osteology who performs surgery and prescribes medicines just as the other doctors. Chiropractor is a doctor that mainly focuses on muscular, skeletal, or conditions related to neurons and treats these conditions using exercises, diet, changing the lifestyle or even other methods free from Read more

How to exercise at a gym with a hiatal hernia?

Following an exercise regime and avoiding certain exercises at the gym will help you deal with your hiatal hernia easily. The whole idea behind hiatal hernia is that the hiatus cannot close properly and thus the acid from the stomach gets back to the oesophagus leading to heartburn and chest Read more

What foods should I stop eating if have hiatus hernia?

Hiatal hernias are very normal and negligible in general. In their lifetime, 40+% of the general population would grow one. Taking care of your diet will help you deal with hiatal hernia easily. 

Here is the list of foods that needs to be avoided when suffering from hiatal hernia:

• Foods of acidic Read more
  Edited 1209 days ago /answer/what-foods-should-i-stop-eating-if-have-hiatus-hernia-28 Dr.Jayasimha Nagella

What are the symptoms of a strangulated hiatal hernia?

The symptoms of strangulated hiatal hernia include as follows:

• Nausea. One may experience difficulty when it comes to swallowing. 

• A sudden severe pain in the chest. Acute pain which comes and goes randomly with a high possibility of becoming severe
• A high chance of bloody stools. Suffering from constipation.
• The skin which is over Read more
  Edited 1209 days ago /answer/what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-strangulated-hiatal-hernia-26 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay

Is there a permanent cure for Hiatal Hernia?

Though your symptoms can be managed with medication, surgical repair is required to cure completely. Generally, Hiatal hernias rarely cause any snags and need surgical aid. However, a cure is a must. 

The following ways may help you cure your hernia permanently. 

• Reduce the portion of your diet intake. 
• If you have GERD symptoms, Read more
  Edited 1209 days ago /answer/is-there-a-permanent-cure-for-hiatal-hernia-25 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay