sliding hiatus hernia

My gastroenterologist told me they wouldn't do surgery on me because in many cases, things are worse after the surgery. Yet, I have heard some people get amazing relief.

Maybe you could just ask him to refer you to a gastroenterologist and talk to that doctor.

I feel for anyone going through this. I've been on meds for it for years and now they don't seem to work.

Best of luck.

Hello Julian,  I recently had suegery for a hiatus hernia along with severe acid reflux.  My GP wasn't in favour of the op but the General Surgeon I saw thought it would be good for my case.  He then referred me to a Thoracic Surgeon.  He assured me the surgery went well.  Trouble is I'm now suffering quite uncomfortable side affects.  Nausea and severe diarrehea.  On my 6 week check up the Surgeon assured me this willn clear up in time.  Apparently it can take about 6 months for the body to get back to "normal".  Hope this helps.  Good luck if you go ahead with surgery.

Hi Julian

Just wanted to ask if you really need surgery; I say this as I put up on the Internet the following: -

'Can a sliding hiatus hernia be repaired with medication' - It referred me to an an artical by Dr. Rind entitled;

A Simple Trick for Natural Treatment of Hiatal Hernias

Basically you drink three glasses of lukewarm water then bend over then up quickly several times and the food blockage will go and the pain will stop!

I read this as I also have a Hiatus Hernia but didn't know I had one till it showed up on X-ray! I suppose I am lucky as ! don't get any side effects.

Hope this helps but read the article.

Kind regards

Jazztrain

 

Hello Julian

I went to Seattle yesterday to see Dr Aye to see if I was a candidate for surgery, I am older and have some other health issues but pretty active, he said I was but wanted to do a couple of test, I have suffered with this for years and this h h is 8.1 in size, I also had trouble in the past getting a referral.

Recently I went to my doctor and told her I was having breathing problems, felt caused by the hernia and wanted a referral, she did a few test to make sure it wasn't my lungs, then referred me to Dr Aye and he has done many of these. Many doctors are against this surgery and may not even know other doctors that specializes in this type of surgery, I suggest doing research in your area and find a doctor that has done many of these surgeries, then go to your gp and tell him you just can't handle the problems you are having with the hiatal hernia any longer and ask him to refer you to the doctor of your choice, maybe even ask if he knows the doctor you are choosing, also if he knows someone better. Best to you

Julian, 

esophageal hiatus hernia need to be operated on if they are symptomatic but sliding hiatus hernias are often not dealt with through surgery unless all else has failed. I had surgery for esophageal hiatus hernia over a year ago. I have better health now but still suffer from digestive problems. I would suggest you get a second opinion if you have been on Medd for awhile and if they aren't working.

judy