Hernia : All your questions answered

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 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 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 Read more

Can a hiatal hernia be caused by lifting heavy objects?

Weight lifting can play a role in determining Hiatal hernias, either as an activity or as part of the daily routine. Lifting a large weight raises the pressure below the diaphragm that is in the abdomen, but the pressure above the diaphragm Read more

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 Read more
  Edited 1308 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 Read more
  Edited 1308 days ago /answer/is-there-a-permanent-cure-for-hiatal-hernia-25 Dr.Ranjeesh Vuppay

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 Read more
  Edited 1308 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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more