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I recently had a endoscopy and they found i have a hiatal hernia. are there any other treatments for this?
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Lot's of people...: ...have hiatal hernias. Most are sliding type & appear intermittently, requiring no intervention especially when small. Please call your doctor & ask him/her your question to get a most accurate response re: hernia size as well its reducibility. Some hiatal hernias, like large paraesophageal ones, carry potentially great concern.
Answered 7/25/2014
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Yes: Medications such as Zantac, Nexium, (esomeprazole) or Pepcid can help control symptoms of reflux (GERD) which often accompany hiatal hernia. A severe hernia may require surgery, but most don't. See your GI doctor for more info about the best treatment options for your hiatal hernia, which will depend on its size and other factors. Don't ignore reflux since it can harm your esophagus.
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Hiatal Hernia: A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of your stomach pushes up through your diaphragm and into your chest. Treatment can include TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes ) to include altering your diet to AVOID TRIGGER FOODS; medications; and possible surgery. Hope this helps. See the following link for more info: http://www.healthline.com/health/hiatal-hernia#Overview1
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