Hiatus Hernia Surgery Information
Prevention
It is difficult to prevent hiatal hernias. However, you can reduce your risk by maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking. To prevent hernias associated with increased abdominal pressure, avoid activities that cause abdominal strain, especially heavy lifting. If you frequently need to strain when you move your bowels, speak to your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe stool-softening medication or suggest that you modify your diet to include more high-fiber foods.
Treatment
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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: Surgery for Hiatal Hernia
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Q&A: Is hiatal hernia surgery needed if Nexium works?
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Hiatal hernia repair
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Hernia repair
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hernia repair is surgery to correct a hernia. A hernia is an abnormal bulging of internal organs, often the intestine, through a weakness in a... Read more »
Hernia
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Hernia - inguinal; Inguinal hernia; Rupture; Strangulation; Incarceration Treatment Surgery is the only treatment that can permanently... Read more »
Hiatal Hernia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of your stomach protrudes into your chest cavity through a weakness in the hiatus (opening) in your... Read more »
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