How a Hiatal Hernia Is Treated
A hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of your stomach bulges through an opening in your diaphragm.
What Is an Epigastric Hernia?
An epigastric hernia occurs when an abdominal muscle weakness allows the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) and abdominal fat tissue to push through the muscle wall.
Coping With a Hiatal Hernia
Many people diagnosed with a hiatal hernia will not have any symptoms. Those who do have symptoms usually experience heartburn and indigestion. While medications may provide some relief, finding effective strategies to cope with pain and discomfort is important.This article explains how what you eat and how you eat affects symptoms of hiatal hernia. It covers the benefits of losing weight if needed and suggests ways you can manage symptoms when they do occur.
Management of ventral hernias
Ventral hernias occur in the anterior abdominal wall and include primary ventral hernias (eg, epigastric, umbilical, Spigelian, lumbar hernias) and most incisional hernias (including parastomal hernias). Incisional hernias can develop anywhere an incision has been made but most commonly occur at the midline, given that midline incisions are most commonly used during laparotomies.
Everything You Want to Know About a Hernia
Hernias typically result from a combination of muscle weakness and strain. Doctors may suggest watchful waiting for complications or surgery to repair the hernia, depending on severity.
