Keep a Distance From Hiatal Hernia

The position of the stomach and the presence of other intra-abdominal organs in the chest is Hiatal Hernia A shadow behind the heart on a routine chest film is a common mode of discovery of paraesophageal hernia.

 

Causes of Hiatal Hernia?

Most of the time, the cause is not determined. A person may be born with a larger hiatal opening. Increased pressure in the abdomen such as from pregnancy, obesity, coughing, or straining during bowel movements may also play a role.

* Who Qualifies for Hiatal Hernia.
   Hiatal hernias occur more often in women, people who are overweight, and people older than 50.

Symptoms for Hiatal Hernia.

 Severe heartburn

• Chronic inflammation 
  • Atrophy or thinning of the esophagus because of the acid damage
  • Inflammation of the lungs because of frequent aspiration of gastric fluids when breathing
  • Indication that the stomach is getting stuck in the chest or twisted over on itself  

How  can be Hiatal Hernia analysed.

A hiatal hernia can be analysed with a specialized X-ray (using a barium swallow) that allows visualization of the esophagus or with endoscopy.

Treatments for  Hiatal Hernias.

Hiatal hernia surgery is a major operation performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are made into the abdomen that require a few weeks to heal. Your stomach is pulled out of the esophagus and because of this, these organs must also be allowed to heal before a normal diet can be resumed.

After hiatal hernia surgery, you will have the nasal gastric tube in place for draining out stomach acid. You will not be allowed to eat for two or three days or until the tube is removed. You will recover in the hospital for a period of one to six days before being sent home to finish recuperation.

Cost of Hiatal hernia surgery in India is less than other western countries. Valli Hospital, Erode provides advanced Hiatal hernia surgery at affordable rate. Dr. T. K Swamy is well experienced gastroenterologist in India, at Valli, Erode.

For more Details,

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