What Causes Chest Pain After Mesh Hernioplasty?

Posted on Sun, 12 Feb 2017

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Question : im a70 year old male, had a hiatal hernia surgery in 2009, 7 months later a surgical hernia developed, had surgery again with mesh, havn't felt right since , hiatal hernia is back, just had endoscopy done, Dr. says im all twisted in there , feeling worse everyday , went to a new Gastro Dr. while im Florida, put me on 800mg ibuprophen and Kalfate, not helping feel worse , chest pain lower left side by rib cage seems to be moving around near diaphagm , im active walk 5-6 miles every morning, feelng terrible, need help. Al XXXX

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should consult a Surgical Gastroenterologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Recurrence of hiatal hernia may need surgery again.
As you had Mesh hernioplasty,it is not appropriate for open surgery,it's better to undergo Laparoscopic surgery.
You should consult an Upper GI surgeon who is specialised in Laparoscopy.
Instead of Ibuprofen, I prefer antispasmodic tablet containing Dicyclomine and also add Capsule Rabeprazole and Domperidone combination to my patients.
Nothing to worry.
Do not go for long distance walks.
Hope I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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