I need info on Hiatal Hernia's - Hernia Message Board

Suzanne1 · 03-03-2005, 11:51 AM

Hiatal Hernia

I took my daughter to the doctor this morning for her stomach pain. The doctor ordered an upper GI. She is thinking possible hiatal hernia. Can any one tell me what they do for that? Thank you.

venezia · 03-03-2005, 07:30 PM

The dr. told me I had a HH after I had an endoscopy and he told me they really don't do anything for it. He didn't tell me to avoid any foods or anything. But I'm thinking that possibly some foods do aggravate it. Does anyone else know more about this?? I'm still having stomach problems but I don't know if it's the HH or not.

venezia

Gareth_rogers · 03-04-2005, 08:44 AM

Hi - actually approx 90 % of people have a Hiatal Hernia, when the size is less than 2 inches they are not a problem. When greater than 2 inches they can cause a problem. The most usual problem is that the LES (valve) moves up a little through the gap - this then weakens the effectivness of the LES (valve) and thus reflux etc.. The other less usual problem with large Hiatal Hernia's is that part or most of the stomach will move up through the gap this will also cause reflux etc..

95 % of Gerd/reflux is not because of a Hiatal Hernia's but the weak LES (valve).