Hiatus hernia is a common condition. In hiatus hernia, there is a herniation of the upper part of stomach into thorax through the esophageal hiatus because of weakness in the diaphragm resulting in
reflux esophagitis (GERD). GERD often causes heartburn, a burning feeling in the chest and throat.
Advice
1.
Omeprazole 20 mg per oral empty stomach in the morning for 10 days
2.
Albendazole 400 mg at bed time only once – one tablet only
3. Quit smoking and alcohol
4. Do not heavily at a time. Divide your meals into smaller portions and eat them frequently during the day
5. Avoid a particular food if pain occurs particularly after eating that food. Allergy particularly occurs for dairy products
6. Avoid eating 3 hours before lying down
7. Raise the head of your bed
8. Avoid spicy foods, fatty foods, mint, chocolate, tomato-based foods, coffee, and citrus fruits
9. Investigation –
Barium meal X – ray
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