How can I control the symptoms of a hiatus hernia?

Answer 1

From personal experience....
Take meds prescribed by doctor (Im on lansoprazole and gaviscon)
Small meals
Not too much spice
Sleep on 3 or 4 pillows
Never eat near bed time (I leave about 2 - 3 hours between eating and bed time)
After a meal sit upright (dont lounge on the sofa)
Keep active;

Answer 2

There is no such thing as a hiatus hernia. You are talking about a hiatal hernia. Large hiatal hernias can cause some of the symptoms you mentioned, but so can other conditions. Linda is correct. You can't be diagnosed properly in here. A workup involves more information than what you can provide this way. You need to see your physician. The symptoms you describe, as well as your recent medical history, warrant a visit to your doctor.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The best way to control it is to take the medications that your doctor should have given you. Avoid smoking, alcohol and fried or spicy foods. Allow time to digest your food, eating little and often rather than one huge meal a day.

Answer 5

See your doctor and get him to prescribe omeprozole or similar. It blocks acid production and pretty much controls the symptoms. I had this and ended up needing an operation to repair it. Major surgery - not pleasant.

Answer 6

Eat smaller meals more frequently, and do not eat closer than 2 hours before bed at night( or after a meal in the daytime). If you are overweight reduce.

Answer 7

dont eat spicey foods and dont over do the alchohol.basically the same stuff that gives heart burn

Answer 8

monitor your activities

Answer 9

surgery