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Hiatal Hernia
Question | Answer |
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Hiatal Hernia | A portion of the stomach herniates through the diaphragm and into the thorax. |
s/s of hiatal hernia | heartburn;feeling of fullness;discomfort;pain;regurgitation or vomiting;dysphagia;bleeding |
management of hiatal hernia | small frequent meals minimize the liquid;elevate the head of bed while eating and 30 TO A HOUR after eating;give antacids after meals and at bedtime and give histamine H2 receptor antagonists to control esophageal reflux; |
with hiatal hernia you should avoid: | anticholinergics,vigorous coughing,tight clothes around waist,sharp forward bending,high seasoned food and fatty foods,alcohol,smoking,caffeine,chocolate,carbonate and acidic beverages,avoid nightime snacks,but try lose weight obesity put pressure on Abd. |
Diagnostic test: | Chest x-ray;Barium swallow(upper gi);endoscopy |