Hiatus hernia Treatments

Treatments for Hiatal hernia

The following treatments are listed for Hiatal hernia in our knowledge base:

• No treatment - many hiatal hernias require no treatment
• Treatments for heartburn
• Antacids
• Preventions for heartburn
• Lose weight
• Corrective surgery
• Lifestyle modification
• Weight loss programs
• Diet modification
• Proton pump inhibitors
• Pantoprazole
• Omeprazole
• Lansoprazole
• Ranitidine
• Nissen fundoplication
• Open laparotomy
• Laparoscopic approach
• Reduce weight if overweight
• Restrict coffee to one or two cups per day
• Reduce alcohol to one or two standard drinks per day
• Avoid rich, spicy or fatty meals
• Avoid going to bed immediately after a large meal
• Sleep slightly propped up- This is best done with extra pillows and, if necessary, raising the foot of the bed. People are often advised to raise the head of the bed, but this is impractical and uncomfortable for most people
• Antacids, such as Mylanta or Mucaine
• H2 Antagonists
• Zantac
• Losec
• Alginates
• Gaviscon
• Prokinetic agents
• Nizatidine
• Tazac
• Laparoscopic fundoplication

Drugs and Medications used to treat Hiatus hernia:

Some of the drugs and medications used in the treatment of Hiatus hernia may include:

• Magaldrate and Simethicone
• Alu-Tab
• Andrews Tums
• Degas Extra
• DeWitt's Antacid
• Dexsal
• Eno
• Gastrogel Tablets
• Gelusil
• Mylanta Original
• Mylanta Double Strength
• Sigma Liquid Antacid
• Gaviscon
• Meracote
• Gaviscon Double Strength
• Infant Gaviscon
• Mucaine
• Mucaine 2 in 1
• Mylanta Heartburn Relief
• Mylanta Rolltabsa
• Rennie
• Salvital
• Sodibic
• Titralac
• Titralac SIL

Latest treatments for Hiatus hernia

The following medications/drugs/procedures are some of the latest treatments for Hiatus hernia:

• Weight loss
• Regular meals
• Raise bed head
• Antacids
• Magnesium trisilicate mixture
• Alignates
• Lansoprazole
• Metoclopramide
• Nissen fundoplication

Treatments for Causes of Hiatus hernia

Review the treatment information pages for various causes of Hiatus hernia:

• Cocaine use
• Smoking
• Stress

More causes: not all possible causes for Hiatus hernia are listed above; for a full list refer to causes of Hiatus hernia.

Treatment Notes

Only your doctor can advise whether any of these treatments are appropriate for your specific medical situation. Always discuss all treatment options with your doctor before making a decision, including whether to start or discontinue any treatment plan.

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