hiatal hernia
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Laura Higgins
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In July I had an endoscopy and was told I have a small hiatal hernia. I find it extremely painful the majority of the time and I want surgery. My specialist refused any surgical options because he said it is too risky. I am 20years old weigh 105. I used to be about 120-130 and worked out regularly. I have not been able to gain back the weight I lost from the pain of the hernia and I want surgery. |
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re: hiatal hernia
by Dr M K Gupta -
Jan 2nd, 2013
5:26 am
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Dr M K Gupta
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Dear Laura Higgins You did not say why your doctor says the laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery is risky in your case. hernia might be associated with GERD. Severe heartburn may also originate from hiatal hernia. A hernia is caused by a dent in the diaphragm, a flat muscle that separates the chest through the abdomen, allowing a percentage with the stomach to protrude in the chest. This problem are able to cause the LES to fail. Although most all cases of gastroesophageal reflux are generated by a weakened valve, there are other causes that need to be assessed through your doctor. the fundoplication surgery, the surgeon adds to the natural barrier involving the stomach as well as the esophagus by wrapping included in the stomach known as the gastric fundus round the lower esophagus. Reflux from the flow of acids from the stomach to the esophagus, and strengthens the valve between the esophagus and stomach, which stops acid from burning in the esophagus as easily. This procedure can often be done using a laparoscopic surgical technique. It is also done as traditional (open) surgery. With regards M.K. Gupta |