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Suffering From Hiatus Hernia, Vomiting, Weight Loss, Unable To Eat. Endoscopy Done. Advised Surgery For Recovery. Suggessions?
hello doctor, I am, my dad is suffering from Hiatus hernia , he s puking very badly, loss of weight, unable to eat anything, we consultated doctor in St John s hospital bangalore , after endoscopy results they said nothing to be worried, but my dad still goes through severe vomitting, we consulted near by doctor with the reports in our home town, he said they surgery should be done as soon as possible, am really confused and worried. pls tell me what to do
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM
Your father is having hiatus hernia,it is of two types1)Sliding Oesophageal Hiatus hernia 2) Para Oesophageal Hiatus hernia.
Large and long standing hernia can cause GORD ( Gastro Oesophageal Reflux) in which acidic content are regurgitated in Oesophagus and can cause vomiting ,heart burn, some times cgest pain.
Treatment consist of acid reduction in stomach and prevent any regurgitation.
You should consult a good Gastroenterologist if it is sliding type it can be treated and other type para Oesophageal one sometimes gets strangulated and bleeding can occur and needs surgical corection.
So management depend on exactly which type of Hiatus hernia he is having .
Hope this information helps you .
Good luck to you.
Welcome to HCM
Your father is having hiatus hernia,it is of two types1)Sliding Oesophageal Hiatus hernia 2) Para Oesophageal Hiatus hernia.
Large and long standing hernia can cause GORD ( Gastro Oesophageal Reflux) in which acidic content are regurgitated in Oesophagus and can cause vomiting ,heart burn, some times cgest pain.
Treatment consist of acid reduction in stomach and prevent any regurgitation.
You should consult a good Gastroenterologist if it is sliding type it can be treated and other type para Oesophageal one sometimes gets strangulated and bleeding can occur and needs surgical corection.
So management depend on exactly which type of Hiatus hernia he is having .
Hope this information helps you .
Good luck to you.
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Hello Nandu and thanks for the query
Surgery is the choice of treatment in Hiatus Hernia, if it is unresponsive to the reasonable doses of medicines.
As you have explained the vomiting is severe and your father is loosing weight, you have to go for surgery as soon as possible. You can give a another trial with medications (if not given earlier) by consulting your treating doctor. If it fails than you have to finally go for suergery.
Best Wishes
Surgery is the choice of treatment in Hiatus Hernia, if it is unresponsive to the reasonable doses of medicines.
As you have explained the vomiting is severe and your father is loosing weight, you have to go for surgery as soon as possible. You can give a another trial with medications (if not given earlier) by consulting your treating doctor. If it fails than you have to finally go for suergery.
Best Wishes
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