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Best Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Surgeon Jalandhar
Dr Jasmeet Ahluwalia is the best and most highly ranked laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia surgeon in Jalandhar. He is a Bariatric, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon and Super-specialist in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Laparoscopic surgery is a form of surgery with tiny incisions (0.5-1.5 cm) where a camera (laparoscope) and special tools are placed to enable the surgeon see the organs in the abdomen and the monitor would show the surgeon what is going on in the abdominal area, resulting into less pain, scarring and short duration to recover the area compared when using open surgery. It is used on various procedures like the removal of the gallbladder, appendectomies, hernia repair and gynaecological issues, and it has demonstrated benefits like reduced hospitalisations and quicker recovery.
What is a Hiatus Hernia?
The hiatus hernia is a situation in which the upper portion of the stomach shifts into the chest, which is normally located in the abdomen. A food pipe extends into the abdomen, gaining entry through a layer of muscle known as the diaphragm. This text is referred to as the hiatus. Once the stomach passes through this aperture into the chest, the normal defence against the reverse flow of acid and food into the oesophagus is compromised. This causes acid reflux and associated symptoms. This disease occurs in persons who are over 50 years of age. It is also a disease that has impacted the youth, and most of them now require surgical intervention.
Laparoscopic Fundoplication (Acidity Surgery)
Laparoscopic fundoplication is a surgical remedy for patients with a hiatus hernia and severe gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is recommended that the symptoms are not resolved with medicines or the development of complications.
When surgery is suggested
When surgery is suggested
- You use acid-reducing medicines such as omeprazole on a daily basis to manage symptoms.
- You have an injury to the oesophagus that includes erosive esophagitis, constriction, or Barrett alterations.
- You have problems with breathing, which are related to reflux, pneumonia or bronchiectasis recurrently.
- You have most of the symptoms of type 2 hiatus hernia.
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Types & Causes of Hiatus Hernia
Types of Hiatus Hernia
- Sliding hiatus hernia: This is the most common type of hiatus hernia. The food pipe and stomach move in the chest via the hiatus into the chest.
- Fixed or paraesophageal hiatus hernia: The food pipe and stomach intersection remains in the abdomen. One of its stomach contents shifts to the chest alongside the food pipe.
Causes of Hiatus Hernia
The cause is not clearly known in a large number of patients. The disorder is mostly associated with chronic cough, recurrent bouts of vomiting, chronic constipation, and frequent heavy weight lifting. Other individuals are born with a deficiency in the diaphragm opening. Obesity, old age, and smoking also predispose one to having a hiatus hernia.
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Common Symptoms & Tests for Diagnosis
Common Symptoms
Patients are facing the problem of heartburn, which is usually occurs when one lies down. Food that has been partially digested or acidic food tends to travel into the chest or mouth. Chest discomfort or pain and frequent belching is observed by many. Vomiting and nausea are common also.
GERD and Hiatus Hernia
GERD is being caused by the retrograde flow of the stomach contents into the food pipe. One of the primary causes of GERD is a hiatus hernia. GERD is also acquired among individuals who lack a hiatus hernia.
GERD is being caused by the retrograde flow of the stomach contents into the food pipe. One of the primary causes of GERD is a hiatus hernia. GERD is also acquired among individuals who lack a hiatus hernia.
Tests for Diagnosis
The best test in the diagnosis of hiatus hernia is endoscopy. A flexible camera is inserted in the mouth into the stomach. This can be directly observed, the hernia and damage to the food pipe. Manometry is the measurement of pressure and movement of the food pipe. This test is used by the doctors in some selected cases. A pH test is an indicator of the exposure of acid in the food pipe. The test is used in case of uncertainty during the diagnosis.
Lifestyle & Treatment for Hiatal Hernias
Modifications of Lifestyle to Control Symptoms
Eating small meals at regular intervals will help reduce the frequency of symptoms. Foods that are spicy and oily, like samosa or paratha, must not be eaten frequently. Less oil usage also helps when cooking vegetables. Symptoms are aggravated by tea, coffee, alcohol, and smoking and thus should be avoided. Reflux is frequently caused by mint, chocolate and citrus foods such as lemon or sweet lime juice. One should not sleep on his stomach. Pressure is aggravated by heavy weight lifting and tight clothes around the abdomen, which should be avoided.
Treatment options for hiatal hernias
The small hernia (less than 2cm) may not need a surgical procedure in case it is not producing any symptom. However, in case it is large (more than 2cm) and is particularly causing any symptoms, it may need surgery. Hernia can be treated with medicines that could be used to reduce symptoms but not treat hernia. An unattended hernia can grow with time and turn out to be harder to perform surgery on.
Hiatal Hernia Surgery in Jalandhar
Hiatal Hernia Surgery
In case you need surgery in this disease, you have to consult a surgeon who carries out such kind of surgeries. Not all surgeons are carrying out such surgeries and thus you are not likely to get a satisfactory answer as to need of surgery among all the doctors.
Laparoscopic Fundoplication
This operation is performed using key holes, hence no large incision will be made on the abdomen (tummy). The stomach is returned to the abdomen, the loose hiatus is tightened, and wrap of the upper stomach is formed around food pipe to constitute a new valve to eliminate the reflux of food into food pipe. This is the most widely performed surgery in the world region of hiatus hernia and produced wonderful results.
Stretta Treatment in Jalandhar, India
Stretta treatment in Jalandhar, India is a non-surgical treatment usually done for the people suffering from GERD are often treated with antacids and medications or Surgery. Stretta is another and relatively new option for GERD treatment available at Star Hospital in Jalandhar. It is a surgery-less and minimally invasive treatment that only takes about an hour to complete and people normally return to their work within a day. GERD can damage the muscle between the muscles which connect the throat to the stomach. Stretta treatment helps to restore your natural reflux barrier.
Benefits of Stretta
- Doesn’t need medications
- No Surgery
- Fast Recovery
- Extremely Low Risk of Complications
- Doesn’t require to be hospitalization
Linx Treatment in Jalandhar, India
Star Hospital now offers the Linx reflux management treatment in Jalandhar, India. Linx treatment is especially for those people whose chronic disease cannot be restrained medically. Linx treatment is the best treatment that proceeds slighter than an hour. It operates laparoscopically under general numbness. In Linx treatment no abscission conversion of the abdomen or the esophagus is needed, most sick people are able to go home the day after the operation. Most people are able to restart a normal diet and healthy lifestyle easily.
Benefits of Linx
- Minimization or elimination of heartburn and acid reflux
- Subtraction or elimination of antiflux medications
- Less meddling than standard surgical treatment for GERD
- Pardon within a day after surgery
- Faster improvement and back to basic diet and healthy lifestyle
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Frequent Questions - FAQ's
1) Pain in Chest.
2) Awful taste in the mouth.
3) Vomiting and upset stomach.
4) Heartburn.
Vegetables – broccoli, peas, carrot, Green Beans, etc.
Grains – rice, pasta, oatmeal, bran, bread, etc.
Diary products include skim milk, fat-free sour cream, low-fat yogurt, and fat-free cheeses.
Grains – rice, pasta, oatmeal, bran, bread, etc.
Diary products include skim milk, fat-free sour cream, low-fat yogurt, and fat-free cheeses.
Taking care of your diet and incisions after surgery will normally make you fully recover from hiatus hernia surgery between 6 to 7 weeks.
