How Can Pain After Hiatal Hernia Repair Be Managed?

Posted on Sat, 17 Dec 2016

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Sat, 17 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : I may have a Hiatal Hernia is ther anthing I can do right now to relieve the pain?

Answered by Dr. Tayyab Malik (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
OTC nexium ( esomeprazole) maybe ingested

Detailed Answer:
hi.
thanks for posting query.

hiatal hernia may lead to reflux of acid from stomach into distal part of esophagus which may lead to epigastric pain, heartburn.

OTC nexium ( esomprazole) 40mg once daily may provide symptomatic relief.
however, your advised to consult a general surgeon to advise you for the management of hiatal hernia.

hope to answer your concern.

further questions are welcomed

regards
Dr Tayyab Malik

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng