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Question: I have a haital hernia ..can I take a hot bath to ease the discomfort
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
yes,hot baths may ease symptoms since it will relax diaphragm muscle and vagal nerve. Also, abdomen massage and sauna may be good home remedy as well. Furthermore,hiatal hernia will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking.
You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food.
Also,avoid overeating long sitting and exercise regularly. Certain antiacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any furthe
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
yes,hot baths may ease symptoms since it will relax diaphragm muscle and vagal nerve. Also, abdomen massage and sauna may be good home remedy as well. Furthermore,hiatal hernia will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking.
You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food.
Also,avoid overeating long sitting and exercise regularly. Certain antiacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any furthe
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Dr. Prasad
Should I go back to the e.r if I'm feeling very weak from my shoulders down to my arms and very uncomfortable?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
If this becomes intensive or chest pain occur,then you should go to ER since heart issues may mimic hiatal hernia pain and heart attack should be ruled out in this case. Otherwise,you can take antiacid medication,rest and take nonsteroid painkillers.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
If this becomes intensive or chest pain occur,then you should go to ER since heart issues may mimic hiatal hernia pain and heart attack should be ruled out in this case. Otherwise,you can take antiacid medication,rest and take nonsteroid painkillers.
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