In the world there are many different diseases that everyone can face. Now I want to talk about such a disease as a hernia of the stomach. What is it, what are the causes of the problem and how can it be dealt with?
About the disease
At the very beginning, you need to understand the concepts that will be used in the article. First of all, you need to understand the hernia of the stomach - what it is. So, in short, this is a prolapse of the stomach into the chest cavity. In this case, doctors distinguish two types of hernia:
- Internal (abdominal cavity extends into the chest through the diaphragm). This disease is also called esophageal hernia.
- External (exit of the abdominal organs, which occurs through the weak points of the abdominal wall).
Main reasons
We deal further with a disease such as a hernia of the stomach. What this is is understandable. It's time to consider the causes of this unpleasant disease.
- Intra-abdominal pressure. It can occur as a result of constipation, blows with a blunt object in the stomach, gas formation in the stomach, and even weight lifting.
- The cause may be a malfunctioning organ.
- Flatulence can also cause a hernia.
- Weak connective tissue of the walls of the peritoneum can also lead to the development of a hernia.
- Rachiocampsis. This can provoke a mix of organs. This will cause a hernia.
However, in addition to the main reasons, there are also indirect ones. What then can we talk about?
- Excessive consumption of alcohol and low alcohol drinks. They have a destructive effect on the stomach. However, if you drink alcohol in moderate doses (no more than twice a month), this may not happen.
- Negative effect on the stomach and overeating. Especially it is necessary to control food intake in stressful situations.
- Smoking negatively affects the stomach. It can also cause the development of a hernia.
- In girls who, after eating, cause a gag reflex (to control their weight), a hernia of the stomach often also occurs.
Symptoms
Having understood the hernia of the stomach - what it is and what are the main causes of this disease, I also want to talk about the symptoms that may indicate this disease.
- Pain may occur in the stomach while eating.
- Pain can occur at the moment of bending forward or to the side.
- Hernia can cause tachycardia and angina pectoris - heart problems.
- There may also be hiccups, belching, heartburn.
However, all these indicators can be harbingers of another disease. In addition, a hernia of the stomach does not have pronounced symptoms peculiar only to it. That is why, at the first fears, you need to be examined by a doctor.
Diagnostics
Only a doctor can say that a patient has a hernia of the diaphragm of the stomach. And then only after certain studies have been carried out. What, then, will be necessary?
- Ultrasound (ultrasound).
- Esophagogastroscopy.
- Fluoroscopy.
However, only on the basis of x-ray can determine the location of the hernia in relation to the diaphragm.
Treatment
What is the most commonly treated hernia in the stomach? Surgery is the most common way to get rid of a problem. In this case, the doctors will do everything possible to ensure that the patient’s contents of the stomach no longer enter the esophagus. During the operation, the anatomical ratio of the esophagus, stomach and esophagus must also be restored. Blood loss during such surgical interventions is minimal. It is worth mentioning that such measures to get rid of the problem by patients are very well tolerated, the hospital stay after that is short-lived.
Conservative treatment
However, if you seek medical help on time, you can try to avoid surgery. How to treat a hernia of the stomach, if you do not want to go under the knife?
- Strict diet. With this diet, all food should be soft, warm. Cooking should be steamed. The food is fractional, you need to eat 5-6 times a day in small portions. Two hours before bedtime, you can’t eat. You also need to carefully monitor the temperature of the dishes.
- It is necessary to completely abandon bad habits. So, you can’t smoke, drink alcohol.
- It is important to take all the medicines prescribed by the doctor.
Medicines
Now we know what a hernia of the stomach is. Symptoms, her treatment must be discussed with a doctor, you can not prescribe medications to yourself. As already mentioned above, all the recommendations of the doctor must be strictly observed. What kind of medication can a doctor attribute to a patient with this diagnosis?
- Antisecretory drugs. Their goal: to reduce the secretion of the digestive tract and stomach. These may be drugs such as Lansoprazole or Omeprazole.
- Laxatives (if there is constipation). These may be drugs such as Normase or Regulax.
- Drugs whose purpose is to increase muscle tone ("Tsizaprid", "Motilium").
Complications
We discuss the danger of a hernia of the stomach. Symptoms, treatment described above. If you do not consult a doctor on time and do not cope with the problem, all this can lead to complications. What should be feared?
- Stomach ulcers.
- Erosion of the stomach.
- Constriction of the stomach.
- Anemia
- Cancer
ethnoscience
Traditional medicine, unfortunately, will not be able to help the stomach fall into place. However, with their help, you can try to cope with the symptoms of the disease.
Heartburn. You need to take a tablespoon of marshmallow root, peppermint, coltsfoot and flax seeds. All ingredients are mixed. Next, you need to take three tablespoons of the mixture, pour cold water, insist for about an hour. Now you need to warm up the medicine in a water bath, cool and strain. The drug is taken five times a day for half a glass.
Bloating. Equally, you need to mix flax and anise seeds, as well as peppermint leaves and fennel fruits. A spoonful of the mixture is poured with a glass of hot water, everything boils for about 15 minutes. Next, the medicine must be insisted and filtered. The drug is taken half a glass before each meal.
Gooseberries can help in the fight against hernia. A tablespoon of its leaves should be filled with half a liter of boiled water, then everything is infused. You need to drink the medicine half a glass three times a day.