Hiaatus hernia is a small structure that forms when part of the stomach passes through an area called an esophageal hiaatus, which is located in the diaphragm and should normally only allow the passage of the esophagus. Understand what a hernia is and why it forms.
The causes of hiaatus hernia formation are not yet very clear, however obesity and excessive physical activity may favor the onset of this hernia. In the presence of this type of hernia, the initial part of the stomach is not in the correct position, which is located under the diaphragm, which facilitates the return of the acid content in the esophagus and results in gastroesophageal reflux and burning sensation in the throat. . .
- Diagnosis of hiaatus hernia may be made by your doctor after looking at reflux symptoms.
- Although the only way to confirm the existence of the hernia is through an imaging exam.
- Such as an endoscopy or a barium contrast exam.
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Most people with hiaatus have no symptoms, but those with symptoms usually appear 20 to 30 minutes after meals and tend to disappear soon after, the main ones being:
These symptoms may also indicate reflux and therefore it is common for gastroesophageal reflux to be diagnosed before a hiatal hernia. Learn more about hia antics symptoms.
The best treatment option for hiaatus hernia is weight loss, and it is necessary, in most cases, to adapt the diet and avoid the consumption of foods high in fat or spicy and to ingest alcoholic beverages. These foods are harder to digest and can worsen symptoms of the disease and should always be avoided.
In addition, it is important to eat small light meals and eat every 3 hours to treat the discomfort caused, as well as avoid lying down immediately after eating and not drinking liquids at meals. Take the opportunity to see other important treatments that also help reduce discomfort.
A cirurgia para a hérnia de hiato é indicada apenas em casos mais graves e quando os cuidados com a alimentação não são suficientes para aliviar os sintomas causados pelo refluxo gastroesofágico ou quando há estrangulamento da hérnia, por exemplo.
This type of surgery is performed by laparoscopy, under general anesthesia and total recovery takes about 2 months. Understand how gastroesophageal reflux surgery is performed.
Hiaatus hernia can be caused by excessive physical activity that requires a lot of strength, such as weightlifting, such as being overweight, reflux, and chronic cough can also cause a hiaatus hernia, especially in older people. However, in most cases, it is not possible to identify what caused this change.