How is hiatal hernia treated?
Apr 19, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Feng
Introduction
Hiatal hernia can be relieved through general management, medication, and surgical treatment. Developing healthy lifestyle and dietary habits and controlling body weight can help alleviate symptoms. Medications that promote gastrointestinal motility and inhibit gastric acid secretion may be taken. If symptoms persist or recur frequently, it is recommended to undergo treatments such as hiatal hernia repair or open thoracic surgery under the guidance of a qualified physician to relieve symptoms.
Hiatal hernia can be managed through general measures, medication, or surgical treatment to relieve symptoms. Specific approaches are as follows:
1. General Management
Adopting healthy lifestyle and dietary habits and maintaining a healthy weight can effectively reduce discomfort caused by hiatal hernia.
2. Medication
Medications that enhance gastrointestinal motility may be taken as directed by a physician. Commonly used drugs include metoclopramide tablets, domperidone tablets, and itopride hydrochloride tablets, which promote gastric emptying and reduce gastroesophageal reflux. Additionally, medications that suppress gastric acid secretion may be prescribed under medical supervision. Common options include omeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets, rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets, and ranitidine hydrochloride capsules. These drugs help reduce gastric acid production and minimize irritation of the esophagus caused by reflux.
3. Surgical Treatment
For persistent or recurrent symptoms, surgical interventions such as hiatal hernia repair or open thoracic surgery may be recommended and performed by a qualified physician to alleviate symptoms.
In addition, during acute episodes, symptom management may require professional interventions such as nasogastric tube placement and fluid replacement therapy. It is important to actively seek medical treatment under a doctor's guidance to prevent worsening of symptoms.
