{"id":1536,"date":"2023-11-15T15:29:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T13:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elitecareclinics.net\/gerd-and-diaphragmatic-hernia\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T11:45:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:45:34","slug":"gerd-and-diaphragmatic-hernia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elitecareclinics.net\/en\/gerd-and-diaphragmatic-hernia\/","title":{"rendered":"GERD and diaphragmatic hernia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many confuse GERD and hiatal hernia because of the similarity of their symptoms, but in fact, they are two different diseases, each of which needs to go to a specialist to determine the optimal treatment according to the degree of reflux and the severity of the hernia.<\/span><\/p>\n

GERD and diaphragmatic hernia<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Before talking about the treatment of GERD and hiatal hernia, we would like to quickly introduce each of them:<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Gerd<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

GERD is simply the reflux of stomach acid from the stomach into the path that connects the mouth to the stomach and is called the esophagus:<\/span><\/p>\n

This reflux irritates the lining of the esophagus.<\/span><\/p>\n

The patient feels heartburn and some other symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a hiatal hernia<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The diaphragm is simply a large muscle that separates the digestive and respiratory systems, as for the diaphragmatic hernia, is a bulge in the upper region of the stomach reaching the chest:<\/span><\/p>\n

The diaphragm has a small hernia through which the esophagus passes.<\/span><\/p>\n

When that opening widens the upper part of the stomach rises above the diaphragm.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the symptoms of GERD and hiatal hernia?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The symptoms of GERD and hiatal hernia are very similar, and perhaps the patient will find out about his infection with either of them only through a doctor’s examination:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Heartburn in the stomach.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Chest pain.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Difficulty swallowing.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Shortness of breath.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Bloating.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Vomiting.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Shortness of breath.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Burping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Treatment of reflux esophagitis and hiatal hernia:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    The method of treating Gerd varies depending on its degree, but there are some tips that must be adhered to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Getting rid of excess weight.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Reduce the intake of high-fat foods.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Avoid eating right before bedtime.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Avoid foods rich in acids.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Quit smoking.<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Raise the head 15 cm more than the body when sleeping.<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Do not wear tight clothes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Endoscopic treatment of diaphragmatic hernia:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

      Some cases require laparoscopic surgical intervention and the operation is done by pulling the hernia out of place and returning it to the abdomen.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The endoscopic operation is characterized by:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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      1. The speed of symmetry of healing.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Lack of scars (only 5 small incisions).<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. You do not need to stay in the hospital too long.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Endoscopic Gerd operation:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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        1. The operation is performed laparoscopically by a specialist doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Through the opening of 4 small incisions in the abdomen.<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. The doctor folds the fundus of the stomach using surgical instruments.<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. The operation is aimed at enhancing the strength of the valve between the esophagus and the stomach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The best doctor for treating GERD and hiatal hernia:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

          Laparoscopic esophageal reflux<\/b><\/span> and diaphragmatic hernia surgery are performed laparoscopically at <\/span>elite care clinics<\/b><\/a> by a group of the most skilled specialists led by Dr. Ahmed Al-Nabil:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. The latest endoscopic devices.<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. The best medical care.<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Excellent service for an affordable price.<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Follow up around the clock even after returning home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

             <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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