Hiatal Hernia : All your questions answered

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 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 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 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 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

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