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How Can Hiatal Hernia Along With Nausea And Vomiting Be Treated?

I was at the male clinic for something else but the male clinic told me I have a 5-cm high hernia in my stomach for the last couple years I have really been nauseous vomiting and sick at one time I have lost over 63 pounds I had trouble having a bowel movement I was really sick males told me that they would not remove it and I could not find a surgeon who would remove it they said it was not big enough are bad enough is there someone I can talk to I am from Peoria Illinois I still am extremely sick I just don t feel good what do I do my phone number is YYYYY
Mon, 23 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

A hiatus hernia basically means that a portion of your esophagus and stomach have rolled up into your thoracic cavity. As a result, there is a reflux of acid and food into the esophagus and out.

That is what causes the nausea and vomiting. As a result, you have been losing weight and experiencing decreased bowel movements. Since the doctors feel it isn't significant enough to be reduced by a surgery, you could temporarily take antacids like pantaprazole or ranitidine.

Additionally, colloidal bismuth solution is also a good idea. Sleep with your head elevated that is two pillows under your neck while you sleep. Avoid spicy and oily food.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan
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How Can Hiatal Hernia Along With Nausea And Vomiting Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. A hiatus hernia basically means that a portion of your esophagus and stomach have rolled up into your thoracic cavity. As a result, there is a reflux of acid and food into the esophagus and out. That is what causes the nausea and vomiting. As a result, you have been losing weight and experiencing decreased bowel movements. Since the doctors feel it isn t significant enough to be reduced by a surgery, you could temporarily take antacids like pantaprazole or ranitidine. Additionally, colloidal bismuth solution is also a good idea. Sleep with your head elevated that is two pillows under your neck while you sleep. Avoid spicy and oily food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan