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Hi...what treatment should i take for hiatal hernia? and how can i avoid stomach pain ?

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Surgery: Hiatal hernia is an anatomical defect in the diaphragm and surgery is the only means to fix it. To alleviate the symptoms associated with hiatal hernia such as heartburn and pain, you may consider weight loss, anti-acids and ppi. Weight loss can also hinder the increase in size of the hernia. Hope my answer helped.

Answered 6/12/2019

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Depends on symptoms: Many hiatal hernias require no treatment at all. Often the hiatal hernia is associated with gastresophogeal reflux disease (gerd). Symptoms of gerd can be treated with over the counter antacids. If these fail, there are prescription strength acid blockers available. If these are ineffective you should see a gastroenerologist. Less than 5% of gerd related problems require surgical correction.

Answered 1/29/2016

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