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What Should Be The Ideal Diet For A Hiatal Hernia?

What Should Be The Ideal Diet For A Hiatal Hernia?

A hiatal hernia is a condition when the upper part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest. Heartburn is the most common symptom of a hiatal hernia. Others include difficulty in swallowing, nausea, excessive burping, chest pain and abdominal pain. It causes pain and discomfort after and during eating food. Therefore, it is important to avoid food that is likely to cause acid reflux. Diet plays a very important role in treating a hiatal hernia apart from hernia surgery. People aged 50 or are above 50, can suffer from this condition.

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What Are The Most Common Types Of A Hernia?

What Are The Most Common Types Of A Hernia?

A hernia is a fatty tissue that bulges out through a weak spot under the skin. Mostly hernia occurs in the abdomen i.e. belly and groin areas. It can affect both men and women. A hernia requires a surgery and does not go away on its own. It can be done by using either an open operation or a laparoscopic hernia operation. Although the latter has almost taken the pace of the former due to many advantages that it holds over the other. There are many types of a hernia.

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Tips For A Speedy Recovery After A Laparoscopic Hernia Operation

Tips For A Speedy Recovery After A Laparoscopic Hernia Operation

A hernia occurs due to a weakness in the muscles of the abdomen or pelvis. A soft tissue bulges out through a weakened spot in the wall. Hernias generally do not go away on its own. It needs a proper and timely treatment in order to avoid the unfortunate. A hernia operation is one of the most requested surgeries at present. There are two main methods to perform the surgery- traditional open method and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) method.

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Hernia Faqs Part 2

Hernia Faqs Part 2

Misinformation often drives people away from seeking proper medical help. As already discussed, a hernia is an illness that requires prompt treatment to ensure safety. Here we bring another common frequently asked questions regarding a hernia along with its medically proven solution.

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How Hiatal Hernia Is Related To Acid Reflux And GERD

How Hiatal Hernia Is Related To Acid Reflux And GERD

Acid reflux and Hiatal hernia may seem like two independent medical conditions, often they are interrelated. Let’s understand the reason behind it with the help of brief understanding.

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A Hernia Frequently Asked Questions And Their Answers Part 1

A Hernia Frequently Asked Questions And Their Answers Part 1

A hernia is an illness that often evokes several questions in people. When they don’t get accurate solutions of Laparoscopic Hernia Operation, they often get misdirected. Thus, today, we bring the answers of some of the most frequently asked questions

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Role Of Mesh in Hernia Repair Surgery

Role Of Mesh in Hernia Repair Surgery

Even though a hernia is not a life threatening illness, it surely affects the quality of life to a significant extent. Not only it limits the mobility and activities of the individual, but it also challenges their mental well being. The laparoscopic hernia operation is considered as the best treatment option yet. Though has been in existence for quite some time, its effectivity increased significantly, after the usage of surgical mesh was included.

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The Brief Introduction Of Hernia Surgery Mesh

The Brief Introduction Of Hernia Surgery Mesh

The only convenient cure for a hernia is the laparoscopic hernia operation. However, several times it has been witnessed that even a hernia repair doesn’t ensure the recurrence of a hernia will not occur. Thus, surgical mesh for a hernia came into existence. Surgical mesh is a small flexible medical device that offers extra support to the weakened tissue.

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Hernia and Its Cure: When Does One Need an Emergency Surgery?

Hernia and Its Cure: When Does One Need an Emergency Surgery?

There are several medical conditions that require you to call the ambulance as soon as possible; as every second counts. For instance, if one does not go for a planned laparoscopic hernia operation on time, there might be a chance of having an emergency surgery for the same. Let’s understand hernia first in details.