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How Are Hiatal Hernias Treated?
Hernia surgery is not necessary when patients do not have any symptoms associated with their hiatal hernia. Although some mild symptoms such as bloating or stomach displeasure, and heartburn can occur, there are ways a hiatal hernia may be treated through healthy lifestyle changes, including:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Limiting fatty, acidic, and caffeinated foods
- Avoiding alcoholic beverages
- Quitting smoking
- No eating at least 2-3 hours before going to bed
- Elevating the head while sleeping
Other treatments include taking over-the-counter antacids to chemically neutralize stomach acid, thereby reducing heartburn symptoms. Hernia surgery may be recommended in case of paraesophageal hernia (when part of the stomach squeezes through the hiatus), which sometimes strangles the stomach
Dr. Ragui Sadek is a premier surgeon who established a state-of-the-art bariatric surgery program in the state. Dr. Sadek has fellowship training in both laparoscopic/bariatric surgery and surgical trauma/critical care, allowing him to safely perform complex surgeries on patients who have been turned down by other practices.
Dr. Sadek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having performed more than three thousand advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Sadek has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community. As a board-certified surgeon, he holds affiliations with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons. More about Dr. Sadek
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