Hiatus hernia secondary prevention
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
|
Hiatus Hernia Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Hiatus hernia secondary prevention On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Hiatus hernia secondary prevention |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Hiatus hernia secondary prevention |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amandeep Singh M.D.[2]
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of a hiatus hernia include preventing and treating gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) that includes lifestyle modifications, management of GERD by using proton pump inhibitors and surgery to prevent recurrence.
Secondary Prevention
- Effective measures for the secondary prevention of a hiatus hernia include preventing and treating gastroesophageal reflux disease:[1][2]
- Lifestyle modifications:
- Weight loss
- Exercise
- Balanced diet
- Avoiding large meals, meals just before bedtime, alcohol, and acidic foods.
- Avoiding caffeine, chocolate, carbonated beverages and foods with high fat content.
- Management by using proton pump inhibitors.
- Repairing the hernia to prevent recurrence.[3]
- Lifestyle modifications:
References
- ↑ Pandolfino JE (2007). "Hiatal hernia and the treatment of Acid-related disorders". Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 3 (2): 92–4. PMC 3099358. PMID 21960816.
- ↑ Ang D, How CH, Ang TL (2016). "Persistent gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms despite proton pump inhibitor therapy". Singapore Med J. 57 (10): 546–551. doi:10.11622/smedj.2016167. PMC 5075954. PMID 27779277.
- ↑ Sheff SR, Kothari SN (2010). "Repair of the giant hiatal hernia". J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 20 (2): 139–48. PMID 21342088.