What are the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hiatal hernia?
One 0f the causes are Gerd, diagnosed by chest xray,CT or barium meal. treatment: PPI,H2 blocker Nissen fundoplication
A minor hiatal is often asymptomatic. The diagnosis of hiatal hernia is usually accidental. Hiatal hernia is the protrusion of upper part of stomach into the diaphragm into the chest cavity. The causes of hiatal hernia are listed below. - Obesity - Age over 50 - Trauma - Infection - Post-operation complication - Vigorous workouts - Intense vomiting - Straining at stool Diagnostic tests for Hiatal Hernia include - X-Ray of upper GIT - Endoscopy - Esophageal manometry Treatment and management of Hiatal Hernia for relief from symptoms - Antacids - H2 receptor antagonists - Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPI) - Surgery - Lifestyle modifications
