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A hiatal hernia can cause very serious acid reflux and if left untreated can cause very serious problems with the esophogus. Some hiatal hernias can be repaired surgically and others cannot. See your general practitioner doctor or your gastroenterologist for a treatment regimen.
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What are common hiatal hernia symptoms among older adults?
I found some sites that talk about this in great deal that you can have a look at. Here are some sites for you to look at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiatus_hernia ,www.nhs.uk/conditions/Hernia-hiatus
What are some common Hernia symptoms?
There are some types of Hernia. The common symptoms of Hernia are bulging, tearing sensation, pain and fullness sensation in some cases. The pain in Hernia case tend to increase while lifting, coughing or sneezing.
What is a hiatal hernia?
A hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or herniation) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. The symptoms include acid reflux, and pain, similar to heartburn, in the chest and upper stomach. In most patients, hiatus hernias cause no symptoms. Sometimes patients experience heartburn and regurgitation, when stomach acid refluxes back into the esophagus. The following are possible causes or contributing factors for having a hiatus hernia: * Obesity * Frequent coughing * Straining with constipation * Frequent bending over or heavy lifting * Heredity * Smoking * Stress The diagnosis of a hiatus hernia is typically made through an upper GI series or endoscopy. There are two major kinds of hiatus hernia: * The most common (95%) is the sliding hiatus hernia, where the gastroesophageal junction moves above the diaphragm together with some of the stomach. * The second kind is rolling (or paraesophageal) hiatus hernia, when a part of the stomach herniates through the esophageal hiatus beside, and without movement of, the gastroesophageal junction. It is about 100 times less common than the first kind. A third kind is also sometimes described, and is a combination of the first and second kinds. In most cases, sufferers experience no discomfort and no treatment is required. However, when the hiatal hernia is large, or is of the paraesophageal type, it is likely to cause esophageal stricture and discomfort. Symptomatic patients should elevate the head of their beds and avoid lying down directly after meals until treatment is rendered. If the condition has been brought on by stress, stress reduction techniques may be prescribed, or if overweight, weight loss may be indicated. Medications that lower the lower esophageal sphincter (or LES) pressure should be avoided. Antisecretory drugs like proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor blockers can be used to reduce acid secretion. Where hernia symptoms are severe and chronic acid reflux is involved, surgery is sometimes recommended, as chronic reflux can severely injure the esophagus and even lead to esophageal cancer. The surgical procedure used is called Nissen fundoplication. In fundoplication, the gastric fundus (upper part) of the stomach is wrapped, or plicated, around the inferior part of the esophagus, preventing herniation of the stomach through the hiatus in the diaphragm and the reflux of gastric acid. The procedure is now commonly performed laparoscopically. With proper patient selection, laparoscopic fundoplication has low complication rates and a quick recovery. Complications include gas bloat syndrome, dysphagia (trouble swallowing), dumping syndrome, excessive scarring, and rarely, achalasia. The procedure sometimes fails over time, requiring a second surgery to make repairs. [1] 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiatal_herniaThere are different types of hiatal hernias. I had a sliding hernia, which is the most common. It's not as bad as it sounds, as only about 50% of the people who have one, feel any discomfort. The sphincter in your esophagus opens a little bit (causing acid reflux) and part of your stomach can slide up and down your diaphragm. It's usually just a little bit and the top part of your esophagus (above your diaphragm and connects to your stomach) gets irritated and creates a hernia. Most people don't notice it but for those who do, it's painful.
Does a hernia always require surgery?
It is now considered that it is better not to have surgery if a hernia is small and painless. Up to 30 percent of groin hernia operations can lead to long-term pain or disability.Nowadays it's a question of weighing up the pros and cons of living with a hernia compared with the risk of the surgery going wrong. If a hernia is causing no problems, it can be safely left alone.If you have a reducible hernia (this means that the hernia can be pushed all the way back in) you may benefit from wearing a hernia support. You should choose one that is guaranteed to securely hold the hernia in all positions of the body and during all activities. Keeping a hernia in may prevent it from getting larger, and some individuals have reported that small hernias have disappeared.
A defect in a manuscript where some part is lost or effaced?
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When was Some People Have Real Problems created?
Some People Have Real Problems was created in 2007.
When will D.Gray-Man start again?
YES. It is just on hiatus, the author had health problems and there were some copyright issues but there is currently scheduled to be a new chapter release in September 2009. we just have to be patient.
If someone has an umbilical hernia and has surgery is it possible for some of the hernia to be left behind just wondering because l had it as a baby and now l have a big lump on the side of my belly?
If the hernia is along the line of the surgical wound it is more likely to be an incisional hernia.
After a hernia operation can i have kids?
After having a hernia operation you cannot have children. You could think about having some before hand or adopting.
Does a hernia move?
Some hernias do move. Consult your doctor.
What are some problems in Bulgaria?
MAFIAYes, is is on of the problems. This is not the people's fault, it is the Turkish leader's.
Does everyone have problems?
Yes. Some people have bigger problems than others.
