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Suggest Treatment For Hiatal Hernia And Acid Re Flux
I have a hiatal hernia and acid re flux. I'm a singer so this isn't good for my vocal cords. I have to have my esophagus dilated about every two years because I have trouble swallowing. I expressed interest in possibly having the surgery to fix the hernia, but my GI doctor didn't think it was a good idea. She said sometimes surgery doesn't work and might compound the problem. What do you think?
Hello As you doctor advised against surgery , so I also advise ,please don't opt for surgery. You are having Hiatus hernia and acid reflux , so these measures may be useful for you. Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2-3 hours before you lie down. To help control stomach acid ( hiatus hernia and acid reflux) one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or spicy or grasy foods . Also avoid pizza ,burger . Also take some antacid ( if it contains oxetacaine ,better ) ,but in your case , you are having severe symptoms ,so you may need drugs like proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole -d according to your need ,ONE or TWO in day ( however, some advise one because this is normal dose ). Sometimes over eating may causes such symptoms , so please avoid . Tension and anxiety are other reasons of such acid reflux ,so be careful. Hope this will help you .
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Suggest Treatment For Hiatal Hernia And Acid Re Flux
Hello As you doctor advised against surgery , so I also advise ,please don t opt for surgery. You are having Hiatus hernia and acid reflux , so these measures may be useful for you. Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2-3 hours before you lie down. To help control stomach acid ( hiatus hernia and acid reflux) one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or spicy or grasy foods . Also avoid pizza ,burger . Also take some antacid ( if it contains oxetacaine ,better ) ,but in your case , you are having severe symptoms ,so you may need drugs like proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole -d according to your need ,ONE or TWO in day ( however, some advise one because this is normal dose ). Sometimes over eating may causes such symptoms , so please avoid . Tension and anxiety are other reasons of such acid reflux ,so be careful. Hope this will help you .