Hiatus Hernia: Frequently Asked Questions

protrusion of a portion of the stomach upward through the diaphragm. The condition occurs in about 40% of the population and most people display few if any symptoms. The major symptom is reflux.

The diaphragm is a muscle which partitions the body horizontally so that it divides the body cavity into chest and abdomen compartments. Everything above the diaphragm, by definition, is located in the chest. Everything below the diaphragm, by definition is located in the abdomen. Since the esophagus begins in the neck, passes through the chest, and enters the stomach in the abdomen, it must somehow pass through an opening in the diaphragm to get to the stomach. That opening is called the hiatus. ...

Hiatus hernia refers to dislocation of a portion of the stomach through the “hiatus” or opening of the diaphragm into the chest. This is a common condition that increases in frequency with age and may or may not be associated with GERD.

Hiatus hernia refers to dislocation of the stomach through the "hiatus" of the diaphragm and into the chest. This is a common condition that increases in frequency with age. It may or may not be associated with GERD. When GERD is severe enough to be complicated by erosive esophagitis, seen as breaks in the lining of the esophagus, a hiatus hernia is usually present. However, most patients with a hiatus hernia do not have GERD.

Hiatal hernia does not generally causes life threatening problems but if the symptoms are intense it causes severe debilitation of health. The symptoms of hiatal hernia is so confusing that general physician can think about a heart attack. Patients with hiatal hernia often goes for a unnecessary checkups of heart disease. Some time the stomach can become twisted, resulting in ulcers. These ulcers sometimes bleed profusely. ...

A hiatus hernia is a weakness or defect in the diaphragm muscle at the site where the esophagus joins the stomach. If patients are known to have a hiatus hernia, or if one is detected at the time of surgery, it will be repaired by the surgeon at the time of the Lap-Band surgery. This is done to ensure that the Lap-Band is placed in the correct position on the upper stomach. It will also reduce the chance of heartburn after surgery as the band is adjusted or tightened. ...

A hiatus hernia is a weakness or defect in the diaphragm muscle at the site where the esophagus joins the stomach. If you are known to have a hiatus hernia, or if one is detected at the time of surgery, it will be repaired by the surgeon at the time of the Lap-Band surgery. This is done to ensure that the Lap-Band is placed in the correct position on the upper stomach. It will also reduce the chance of heartburn and slippage after surgery as the band is adjusted or tightened. ...

No, it is not a contra indication. The symptoms of a hernia will often improve or even disappear after the banding. There are rare occasions where the hernia can become worse and symptoms of this would be severe heartburn, regurgitation etc. In cases of a large hernia, a repair of the defect can be performed.

Yes, dietary guidelines for individuals suffering from a hiatus hernia and other special dietary needs are available. For more information see Diets.

You should consult an Urologist or a General

Nehéz ennyi adatból érdemi tanácsot adni. Mindenesetre mérlegelni kell a műtét várható veszélyeit és hasznait. A hiatus hernia műtét nem egyszerű, nagy megterheléssel jár és az eredmény sem garantálható. Ezért én még várnék, elvégre annyi kiváló savtermelést gátló gyógyszer létezik.

Very commonly, symptoms caused by hiatus hernias are worsened by pregnancy. There are some lifestyle modifications which can ease the frequency and severity of heartburn caused by the hernia… • Eat small meals. Large meals can distend your stomach, pushing it into your chest. • Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks, chocolate, spicy foods, etc. which increase production of stomach acid and relax the lower esophageal sphincter. ...

We do. It’s called the Contoured Bed Wedge , and it is designed specifically for these conditions. It angles the upper body some 10 to 15 degrees. You may not like the idea of sleeping on an angle, but it is very comfortable on our wedge as it is wide and slightly contoured so you don’t roll out during sleep. The pillow you would use on the wedge would be a very, very low one because you will be at your most comfortable in the back-sleeping position, and such a position doesn’t require a high pillow. ...