question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of GERD While Having Hiatal Hernia

default
Posted on Mon, 21 Nov 2016
Twitter Mon, 21 Nov 2016 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 14 Dec 2016 Last reviewed on
Question : Friday night after dinner I had severe upper abd pain, it went away. Sat night about 12:30am it came back and I began vomiting. I was very uncomfortable until about 10am sunday and then just slightly. This morning I am very uncomfortable again. I have not eaten today. I am having bowel movements that start solid and end loose. I also am burping and it tastes funny like it did years ago when someone told me I may have a hiatal hernia. not sure what to do?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Happykumar Kagathara (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
GERD due to possible hiatus hernia

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
1) There might be possibility of hiatus hernia but your symptoms are consistent with GERD.
2) In this condition, esophagus-to-stomach junction become loose due to which stomach acid moves up into esophagus and produce inflammation (redness and swelling of inner layer) in lower part of esophagus.
3) Most common cause for development of GERD is hiatus hernia, i.e. weakening of diaphragm opening from which esophagus enter into abdomen causes upward migration of uppermost part of stomach into chest.
4) Upper GI endoscopy can confirm GERD as well as hiatus hernia
5) Treatment for GERD is medical i.e. medical treatment for acidity but large sized hiatus hernia require laparoscopic surgery.
6) This procedure is completely safe and had very good impact on symptoms.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Happykumar Kagathara

General Surgeon

Practicing since :2006

Answered : 444 Questions

Ask a specialist now
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Gastroenterologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

167 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of GERD While Having Hiatal Hernia

Brief Answer: GERD due to possible hiatus hernia Detailed Answer: Hello, 1) There might be possibility of hiatus hernia but your symptoms are consistent with GERD. 2) In this condition, esophagus-to-stomach junction become loose due to which stomach acid moves up into esophagus and produce inflammation (redness and swelling of inner layer) in lower part of esophagus. 3) Most common cause for development of GERD is hiatus hernia, i.e. weakening of diaphragm opening from which esophagus enter into abdomen causes upward migration of uppermost part of stomach into chest. 4) Upper GI endoscopy can confirm GERD as well as hiatus hernia 5) Treatment for GERD is medical i.e. medical treatment for acidity but large sized hiatus hernia require laparoscopic surgery. 6) This procedure is completely safe and had very good impact on symptoms.