Recently i am diagnosed with hiatal hernia the doctor told me about the operation but it has risks on me , so please tell me if there is another way.

Do you have GERD?: If your problem is heartburn, then you likely have gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), which is often attributed to a hiatal hernia.Gerd should never be treated with surgery first & rarely requires it. Acid-reducing medication, avoidance of caffeine, tobacco, acidic foods, weight loss, avoiding large meals just before bedtime, sleeping propped up on pillows are but a few rx's. Talk 2 a GI dr.

Depends: The repair of a hiatal hernia should mostly be based on symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and bleeding ulcers. These are only seen with large hernias also known as paraesophageal hernias where the stomach is twisted up in the chest. Smaller hiatal hernias may be associated with gerd, but its the gerd symptoms that drive treatment, not the hernia. Hope this helps.