Question 1

is there an operation for condition of a hiatus hernia and reflux?

Accepted Answer

YES: Yes there is a surgery.  It involves fixing the hernia ( closing the hital opening back to normal size ) and anchoring the stomach in the abdominal cavity so it is less likely to recur.  The reflux portion of the surgery is to prevent stomach contents like acid from getting in the esophagus.  This can be a complex operation so be sure to talk to your dr about it and the possible complications.

Question 2

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 3

anyone had surgery to fix acid reflux/hiatus hernia problems?  how successful?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Reflux of stomach contents (acid) is usually due to incompetent valve or hiatal hernia. It is aggravated by position (lying down), spicy foods and obesity. Treatment includes mediating above factors. Then is meds like ppi which shut off acid. If meds fail, then surgery including fundoplication can help - usually has very good outcomes. Speak to your physician.

Question 4

i was diagnosed with hiatus hernia. symptoms- some reflux, and bad breath. any solutions to bad breath ? any home remedies ?

Accepted Answer

A few options: First it is important to brush your teeth twice a day and floss regularly. (make sure to brush the tongue as well) drink lots of water. Chewing sugarless gum or sugarless candy will stimulate saliva which will wash away additional debris. You can also use over the counter mouth rinses or antiseptic mouth-rinse products. Hope this helped :].

Question 5

how to cure bad breath from hiatus hernia ? reflux is barely there, oral hygiene is perfect.

Accepted Answer

Breath: Treat the reflux and the hernia. These are you best options and glad the hygiene is excellent.

Question 6

i have a hiatus hernia and taking esomeprazole for reflux which has been working . yesterday i vomited all day with diarreah.  today its stopped but i?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear but: Having an occasional episode of diarrhea plus vomiting can be due to something in the food (such as food poisoning by bacteria or their secreted chemicals). Other possible causes of such symptoms include stomach viruses, medications, etc... If symptoms are more than brief and mild, one's primary care doctor can review one's history and do an exam to see if there is anything to worry about.

Question 7

any remedies for hiatus hernia ? symptoms include some burping, bad breath, some reflux.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: First line therapy would be acid blocking medications such as h2 blockers or proton pump inhibitors.  If those do not work surgery to correct the hernia may be needed.  Given that you are young, i'd consider surgery sooner than later as we are just learning some of the long term issues with chronic anti acid medication.  One example is increased osteoporosis due to decreased calcium absorption.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with hiatus hernia. symptoms=acid reflux, bad breath etc. any thing i can do to help treat the hernia while i wait for the doctor ?

Accepted Answer

Surgical problem: The only way to treat a hiatal hernia is with surgery.  However, there are many over the counter medicines that can treat the symptoms of reflux (tums, pepcid, (famotidine) prilosec, etc).

Question 9

been diagnosed with hiatus hernia. on meds. but keep getting bad bouts sickness, severe headaches, major acid reflux and insomnia. wat else can i do?

Accepted Answer

Elevate bed : elevate the head of the bed and abound eating at least two hours before going to bed. Also make sure nothing else is wrong and causing your symptoms.  Not sure why the headache.  Is the hernia very large?

Question 10

have acid reflux and hiatus hernia i have been prescribed rabeprazole 20mg , omeprazole 20mg and lansoprazole 30mg  , which would you say was best ?

Accepted Answer

All comparable: All of the PPI's (proton pump inhibitors) are very effective at reducing acid.  Some keep the gastric pH &lt;4 longer than others, but the bottom line, is which one works for you at the lowest dosage and the cheapest price.  Check with your insurance company and find out which is their preferred drug.

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Is there an operation for condition of a hiatus hernia and reflux?

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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

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Anyone had surgery to fix acid reflux/hiatus hernia problems? how successful?

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I was diagnosed with hiatus hernia. symptoms- some reflux, and bad breath. any solutions to bad breath ? any home remedies ?

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How to cure bad breath from hiatus hernia ? reflux is barely there, oral hygiene is perfect.

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I have a hiatus hernia and taking esomeprazole for reflux which has been working . yesterday i vomited all day with diarreah. today its stopped but i?

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Any remedies for hiatus hernia ? symptoms include some burping, bad breath, some reflux.

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with hiatus hernia. symptoms=acid reflux, bad breath etc. any thing i can do to help treat the hernia while i wait for the doctor ?

A member asked:

Been diagnosed with hiatus hernia. on meds. but keep getting bad bouts sickness, severe headaches, major acid reflux and insomnia. wat else can i do?

A member asked:

Have acid reflux and hiatus hernia i have been prescribed rabeprazole 20mg , omeprazole 20mg and lansoprazole 30mg , which would you say was best ?

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