I have a small hiatal hernia. I have a small frame at 130 lbs. I am a male and like to do a lot of sit up crunches. Did this cause my hiatal hernia, I don't know. I am now 70 years old and I have had this pain and pressure and burning for about 3 years now. I also had burning way up in my throat. My GI doctor did an endoscopy and saw that my esophagus was red and inflamed. What works for me is laying down on the floor. I now keep my wife's yoga mat in front of the TV. I will watch an hour or more show laying on this mat. I will stretch while I lay there because I can't just lay and do nothing. When I lay down on the mat I then get relief. I will twist my body back and forth for my stretching for a minute each side or just separate my knees and lay there. I will also do some light crunches or butt bridges for my glutes. This always makes my pain go away. The floor is my friend. Now for what I may eat or drink to solve some issues. I get some pressure at my LES or lower esophageal sphincter or hiatus. What I do is drink about a cup of yogurt kefir. Keifir is like Pepto Bismol for me. That soothes my LES. I also experimented with 2 or 3 ounces of red wine. This always works to lower my pain. My GI doctor tells me that this makes no sense that this small amount of red wine does the trick. You swallow it slowly and let it soak your LES in your upper stomach. I can''t believe it works. It may have something to do with the fermentation of the wine. I don't drink alcohol either but I don't call this drinking. Try 2 to 3 oz of red wine. I have never tried white wine as my wife only buys red wines. I also discovered a product called EsophaCool tablets. They are made by a company called Life Extension in a blue bottle. I get them from Vitacost for $9 for 60 tablets. For 9 bucks and the stuff works? I am all over that. They remind me of Tums but are a different kind of product. Try them and see. I can't believe I found something that actually works. They are chewable and you are supposed to take two but one always works for me. I keep them with me all the time. I eat one when I am out and about and am having an issue. They work every time. My wife found them for me. They cool my esophagus and I swear by them. I always have a bottle of them in my vitamin cabinet. A bottle may last me two months or more. I have tried Tums, esomeprazole, apple cider vinegar, cold water, peppermint tea, Pepto Bismol and omeprazole. The omeprazole worked for about 30 days and then it didn't do anything. My sister has this issue and lives on Prilosec every day. I am not going that route though. I told her about the EsophaCool but she is stubborn and doesn't listen to me. She's a year older than me. Her loss and her health. Anyhow that what works for me and I have been playing around with this problem for 3 years now. I always go to my GI doctor once a year for a checkup too. Anyhow, enjoy and try some of these tricks. I tell all my friends with this problem and they either listen or suffer. Thanks for reading and good luck with your GERD or hiatal hernia.

@donniep.1513

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. These were very helpful

@Sandranica

8 ай бұрын

Very thanks

Hello, i am a 33 year old trans male FTM and gained a bit of weight after doing my testoerone injections. I developed really bad acid reflux around 2018/19 to the point where i was blowing chunks out of my nose during my aleep. I had an upper endoscopy dont and they daid i have GERD and saw a hiatal hernia as well. My reflux continued over couple years. Didnt have any other symptoms than the reflux. In the last year or so ive lost about 50 pounds. Went from 5'5 190lbs to 5'5 145lbs. My reflux isnt nearly as bad, but starting last November im all the sudden have TERRIBLE pain in my upper left stomach area and severe chest pain. Ive been to the ER 5 timea in the past 2-3 months believing i was having a heart attack. After explaining that i have a history of GI issues they said to have my doc have another endoscopy done. I just had abother endoscopy done and everything came back normal except for a 2cm hiatal hernia. They never did tellvme what kind of hiatal hernia. So shouldi ask tovhave ankther endoscopy done? I also suffer from severe sleep apnea. A mixture of both OSA and CSA. Between these two thi gs that seem to be for the most part uncurable, im st the end of my rope and ready tovopt out of life. The pain im experiencing so so unbelievably shitty with the lack of proper sleep or no sleep for days at a time sometimes (waiting on a new CPAP) im just not sure i want tovlive anymore! My DR. Seems overwhelmed with me and not sure what to do with me. I cant even get out of bed most days. I missed so much work i. Down to 10 hours a week and may lose my job. Im absolutely ANXIETY RIDDEN WITH SEVERE PANIC ATTACKS DAILY but my dr wont give me anything to help with that. I believe what im experiencing definitely warrents short term clonopin script or something of the sort. Not more bullshit gabapenton since drs think its a fucking cure all! I just dont know what to do or where to turn and have no quality of life whatsoever! Some please help! Even if its just a kind word or a prayer! Thank you for anyone who reads this!😢

@normahernandez1859

4 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear this. Just did a prayer for you. May the Lord heal you. Blessings!

@akseverson

3 ай бұрын

I am so sorry. This sounds miserable! Maybe you can find a new dr. I have had so many issues with doctors. Keep searching online and in support groups. There is an answer out there.

@Itisaboutangeltoday

2 ай бұрын

You need to seek a Thoracic Surgeon rather than a GI doctor Maybe need a hiatal hernia repair.

@daabell

Ай бұрын

I'm 67 F. Ive had hiatus hernia for at least 30 yrs. I take antacid Rivastin it helps control the heartburns. I've left it for so long untreated I'm really paying for it now. 1) ive aspirated and had so many lung infections from aspirating in my sleep. and just recently a bad pneumonia n was intubated 4 days cuz i also have asthma. And now fighting lung cancer. I been as Heavy of 200 plus. I now weigh a skeletal 140. I was also told at one time that I had a sliding hernia and that it pushes against my heart making it work harder. I've had 2 heart attacks just after chemo. Been off work for months. What's hard is that ive drastically shortened my life due to not having this corrected sooner. Please have it corrected. I wish I had I might have lived a little instead of just survived. Do it! good luck. Praying for you.

@abbasessi

Ай бұрын

You are strong man I pray for you and wish you speedy recovery ❤🙏​@@daabell

Everyone with a hiatal hernia don't have reflux issues. My issues are pain and discomfort to the point I can't work

@royce6485

2 жыл бұрын

Same! I do get acid reflux after a night of drinking, but otherwise I don’t have it. My symptoms are occasional severe pain, burping, distended stomach, and discomfort as I feel the stomach go into the esophagus.

@godisgood4515

2 жыл бұрын

My big problem is the bad taste and bad smell.

@Itisaboutangeltoday

Жыл бұрын

@@royce6485 Symptoms get worse over time. I had symptoms for over 15 years. I never knew or thought about surgery until it got so bad. I finally had surgery in June. I am 2 months after surgery and never felt better. Wish I had surgery 15 years ago

@shamina1908

Жыл бұрын

Ive had acid reflux issues for about 8 years. I have thrown up for about 6 months daily. After months of asking for something other than more meds, I found out I have a sliding hiatus hernia. I will need surgery I was told. I finally got insurance and I'm going Friday for my first appointment with a specialist. I'm nervous but I can't continue thus throwing up and sever reflux.

@Itisaboutangeltoday

Жыл бұрын

@@shamina1908 Surgery is not bad, recovering was easy. Minimum downtime for me.

Not sure if fundoplication can be described as "restoring" because you are reshaping the stomach in a shape that is not given by nature. I've heard people may have weird other symptoms after fundoplication, such as being unable to burp, gas accumulation, or difficulty vomiting. In my case, in addition to hiatal hernia with GERD, I also have a slow stomach, and thus burping and drinking acid drinks is very important to me - if I don't do that, the stomach has difficulties digesting everything in time and I may have vomiting seizures or just feel heaviness and sickness that I have to fight against. For this reason, it's also bad for me to use too much antacids or proton pump inhibitors because then there is not enough acid for my stomach to digest it all in time.

What is the age limit for seniors, for a basically healthy man to have the operation?

I have that

I have a very large paraesophageal hernia WITHOUT GERD. My main symptom is shortness of breath. My surgeon want to do lap repair with mesh and partial fundoplication. Since I don’t have gerd, why can’t I just have the hernia repaired without the wrap?

@joanbaczek2575

9 ай бұрын

You can

@blueowlwill8754

7 ай бұрын

You can just make it clear to the surgeon that you just want hernia repaired. If surgeon refuses your request go to a different surgeon

@colorfuljosh

7 ай бұрын

Hello can I ask how you went with this? I also suffer exaclty like you with shortness of breath. Did you get any further with it?

I wish you doctors would just be honest, Once you have this you are finished with a normal life, There is no operation that will fix it without major complications. The wrap is very horrible and so is the mesh.

Some myths about hiatus Hernia surgery after 5 to 7 years come back with same smpystons 😢why??

I’m desperate for answers for my 60 year old brother who lives in Florida. For a year he’s been having significant, life disrupting symptoms that have yet to be diagnosed. He describes it as “extreme pain when things start sliding around inside,”. In addition he has started having cardio symptoms when he has an “episode” which he NEVER had prior. He’s had numerous tests, and because things constantly move around, it has been difficult to diagnose - not to mention that his doctors are VERY dismissive. I’m wondering if it’s the medical system in Florida that has failed him, and if he might get better care up north (I live in CT)? Until the past year, he was very active, healthy and fit, loving life, and I so desperately want to see him return to this!!! Does anyone have any recommendations as to where/how he might receive a diagnosis and treatment, and if it’s worth abandoning his medical plan in Florida for a national plan where he might get some real help!

@lebimas

Жыл бұрын

I would suggest Googling "A relationship between tachycardia and extrasystole caused by acid reflux and Hiatal Hernia". There is an article that describes how abdominal pressure might be pushing the diaphragm into the lower tip of the heart and causing tachycardia, or a racing heart. The article suggests exercises to lengthen and relax the diaphragm, as well as suggestions to reduce pressure in the abdominal cavity (namely resolving indigestion and gas). I hope you find a solution. And I hope this helps. If you do find a solution, please do report back.

@PinkuSharma

Жыл бұрын

For a hiatal hernia with gerd, either bringing down the stomach with the help of a chiropractor or a Surgery (in case of a large sliding hernia) helps. Also, to strengthen the diaphragm my physiotherapist has suggested me an incentive spirometer post -fundoplication procedure. I'm glad I was recommended the device. Hope the info helps anyone desperate for a lead.

@PassportDialectic

Ай бұрын

I’d swallow 16oz - 20oz of water and perform 20-30 controlled “jumping jacks”. Allow the weight of water and gravity to work the stomach cavity downward. It will take a few weeks, but easy to do.

I wish I had gone to a doctor

Hello im starting to have stuff show up on lungs and i have really low oxygen levels in my blood. When in porn position its cutting air off. When i sleep we are talking low 70s oxygen. I was crushed from a move. Someone trying to adjust my thoracics back. It has completely destroyed my life..Im tired so tired. I want to come down to John's.Hop is Doctor Brenda Zosa there? Are you taking patients?

Should a surgeon have a specialty in ????? . My family dr has diagnosed this but I’m not sure to let my country hospital’s general surgeon do it or not ? I also use a cpap machine and is probably the only reason I don’t have more problems than I do because that kinda forces things back down while sleeping . But can I have the surgery and still use cpap ?

@JohnsHopkinsMedicine

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication. If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call +1-410-502-7683 M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST-Eastern Standard Time or 12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. GMT-Greenwich Mean Time. Our medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists.

@Greatness-sm6bk

7 ай бұрын

What's cpap machine?

I had bilateral inguinal hernia and I am 25 years old. I have undergone open surgery using mesh on 1st July 2022. After 1 year from July 2023 can I exercise in gym using weights up to 15 kg. Please answer me

@JohnsHopkinsMedicine

2 жыл бұрын

For specific questions, we suggest reaching out to your doctor.

Good

Would Ehlers danlos Syndrome determine the type of surgery possible for my hiatal hernia?

@staciewhite6442

Жыл бұрын

I’m wondering this too. My surgeon said that I have a greater propensity to have the hiatus return because of the poor connective tissue.

Can we have hernia repair only ?

@dusty3432

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can

Has anyone suffered with flutters? Lose abit of breath and then heart palpitations start?

@oneblessedexec

Жыл бұрын

You too? Just a palpitation for me. Thought it was my heart and then did all cardiology test and they came back normal. What are you feeling?

@mcphlyyy1919

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@DannyR90

Жыл бұрын

@@mcphlyyy1919 are you on any medication to help with your hernia?

@skyechambers1968

11 ай бұрын

Me ! Ive got a 6cm HH. The amount of times ive been taken via ambulance because of my heart rate - in my counrty England docs won't operate unless its 10 cm !!! I dont get acid reflux - just discomfort , lighheadiness BP spikes .. i fear it will burst. .

@DannyR90

11 ай бұрын

@@skyechambers1968 yeah I have tried many times to get surgery and they won’t do it. I had pain and discomfort around upper stomach, then I started taking lansoprazole tablet that dissolves in mouth and to be honest it helped. I don’t feel discomfort that much. Definitely give it a try and you may notice a difference after week

One question. I have grade 1 Hiatal Hernia. Can this be cured "permanently" with just medications

@JohnsHopkinsMedicine

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication. If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call +1-410-502-7683 M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST-Eastern Standard Time or 12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. GMT-Greenwich Mean Time. Our medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins Medicine International also provide language interpretation, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.

@ryetim32

Ай бұрын

There is no "cure"

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@DelmonteSt

2 жыл бұрын

Urgent

Today I just found out , My esophagus revealed a *small hiatal hernia* *This is on the report* Do you have to have surgery with a *small hiatal hernia* ???? Or can it heal on it's own. I appreciate you input , thank you . *I have GERD and Erosive Esophagus* Can these be Healed and if so, how ?? Details please. Thank you .

@JohnsHopkinsMedicine

Жыл бұрын

For specific questions about this, we suggest speaking with a health care professional.

@user-ny4zr8xq6x

11 ай бұрын

I don’t believe for all I researched it gets worst with time

@WERXS2

5 ай бұрын

I have small Hiatal Hernia too my Esophagus is burning can be bad especially when I bend over it gives me a pain in chest and face and light headiness. I feel like its better not to eat. I have had Manometry test, Barium Swallow and Endoscopy where in 1 of them a small Hiatus Hernia was found. Would a CT or MRI scan help in seen exactly what the problem is@@JohnsHopkinsMedicine