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What food can I eat after my hiatal hernia surgery?

It is very normal and necessary to take extra care and follow certain instructions post-surgery be it any surgery. Some basic instructions post hiatal hernia surgery are:

  • You need to gently wash the region of the incision following surgery with soap and water every day.
  • Avoid baths, swimming pools, or hot tubs, Read more

    Edited 1209 days ago /answer/what-food-can-i-eat-after-my-hiatal-hernia-surgery-24 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay

How can a hiatal hernia affect cardiac function?

Extensive posterior cardiac compression, including regular compression of the basal inferior left ventricular (LV) wall, may be caused by large hiatal hernia (HH), with these modifications resolving after HH repair. While large Hiatal hernias are rare, they can lead to atypical symptoms such as chest pain and dyspnea, as well Read more

Edited 1209 days ago /answer/how-can-a-hiatal-hernia-affect-cardiac-function-23 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay

Can a hiatal hernia cause heart or chest pain?

The chest pain and the heart pain depend on the type of hiatal hernia you are suffering from. Symptoms like chest pain, upper abdominal pain, trouble swallowing begin to cause a paraesophageal hernia. 

The sliding hernia; which is very common, does not show symptoms of heart or chest pain Read more

Edited 1209 days ago /answer/can-a-hiatal-hernia-cause-heart-or-chest-pain-22 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay

What is the best treatment for hiatal hernia?

Most people who suffer from hiatal hernia do not always experience signs and symptoms of it. But the ones who experience signs and symptoms like heartburn, and acid reflux may need to undergo surgery or medication prescribed by their doctors. 

For the ones who may experience heartburn or acid reflux will Read more

Edited 1209 days ago /answer/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-hiatal-hernia-21 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay

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

Edited 1209 days ago /answer/can-you-self-heal-a-hiatal-hernia-20 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay

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

Edited 1209 days ago /answer/how-to-treat-gastritis-with-a-hiatal-hernia-19 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay

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

Edited 1209 days ago /answer/what-are-the-home-remedies-to-treat-a-hiatal-hernia-18 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay

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 1209 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

Edited 1209 days ago /answer/how-is-hiatal-hernia-treated-by-a-physician-16 Dr.Sreedhara Setty

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 1209 days ago /answer/what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-hiatal-hernia-15 Dr.Sreedhara Setty

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