Question 1

what is a hiatus hernia?

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Stomach: A hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or herniation) of the upper part of the stomach into the chest through a weakness in the diaphragm (muscle that helps you breathe), where the esophagus (tube from the mouth to the stomach) has to pass through.  Risk factors include: older age, obesity, straining, and hereditary factors.  Treatment depends on the size and type of hiatal hernia, as well as symptoms.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of hiatus hernia?

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Acid Reflux: Bad heartburn, fullness/pain in upper abdomen/chest (worse after eating), regurgitation of bitter fluid (especially when lying flat or bending over), sometimes difficulty breathing, frequent pneumonias, asthma attacks. 

Severity of symptoms depends on how large the hernia is. Most hiatal hernias are small and cause mild heartburn or no symptoms at all.

Question 3

how to treat hiatus hernia( mantelvliesbreuk)?

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Surgery: Depending on the severity of your symptoms, if definitive treatment is warranted, it would have to be by surgery. Surgery can be minimally invasive.
If you are overweight, losing weight would help.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

can a pet scan detect a hiatus hernia?

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No: A pet scan is used to detect cancer spread.

Question 5

what is the home  treatment of hiatus hernia?

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Symptoms: Home treatment is treating symptoms. Do not eat 3 hours before bed time. Avoid chocolate, wine & sweets at night. Weight loss & exercise helps. Antacids or otc antacid medications (famotidine, etc). Sleep with head of bed slightly elevated using 2by4 board under the feet of the bed. See a doctor or gastroenterologist if no improvement. This info assumes you already have proper medical diagnosis.

Question 6

can i get pregnant. whilst having hiatus hernia?

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Yes: Hiatal hernia is when a portion of the stomach slides into the chest cavity and usually results in increased acid reflux symptoms. This hernia (and others) should not relate to your ability to get pregnant and so take appropriate precautions regarding contraception.

Question 7

is it safe for me to use a bodyblade exerciser. i am a 65 year old male and i have a hiatus hernia?

Accepted Answer

You've told us...: ...Very little about your underlying health. If you are as healthy a 64 year old male as you sound, without contraindications to physical exertion, then pick an exercise routine that excites you ; enjoy. Be aware, there are my different bodyblade devices to choose from. If you warrant, or still have, concerns consult your doctor who can help you set realistic goals within medically-defined limits.

Question 8

how long until my small hiatus hernia grows. no symptoms at the moment. 23 yo and a little scared. also how successful are surgery fixes ? thank u

Accepted Answer

Stay calm: there is no need to give any thought to an asymptomatic hiatal hernia. It could become symptomatic but your best defense is a healthy diet, exercise and maintaining a near normal BMI.

Question 9

hi i was diagnosed with small sliding hiatus hernia. no reflux symptoms at all. wondering if this can enlarge in future and cause me probs? 23yo male

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: Sliding hiatal hernias are very common and often cause no problems. If you should ever develop symptoms of reflux which is also a common disorder affecting nearly everyone sometimes, at least temporarily, you can always treat it with one of many medicines that are available. Meanwhile, not to worry.

Question 10

what is a hiatus hernia symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Heartburn, food or acid reflux into the throat or mouth, food sticking in throat or chest with swallowing, vomiting blood, chest discomfort. Small hiatal hernias may have no symptoms.

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