Hernia of the esophagus is a fairly common pathology, and in many cases it can last for a long time hidden or with a minimum of manifestations. However, this does not reduce the severity of this disease, which, if not adequately treated, threatens with serious consequences (erosion and bleeding from the esophagus, esophageal cancer, infringement of the hernia, etc.). Therefore, if a pathology is detected, it should not be delayed with treatment.
Is it possible to cure a hernia of the esophagus without surgery?
The choice of treatment methods that need to be applied in each specific case is determined based on the results of diagnosis and the general condition of the patient. Surgical treatment with a hernia of the esophagus is not always prescribed - in some cases it is enough to conduct conservative therapy, and in others the operation can be simply contraindicated. Operative intervention is appointed if:
- hernial protrusion is large;
- there is a serious risk of infringement;
- formed beside esophagus sliding hernia;
- there was fixation of protrusion in the hernia gates;
- dysplasia of the mucosa of the esophagus;
- there are complications such as bleeding, erosion, ulcers, etc.
Also, surgical methods are indicated in the absence of positive results of non-surgical treatment, with a significant deterioration in the patient's condition. In other cases, when the hernia is small, the symptomatology of the disease is not significant, prescribe conservative methods of treatment. In addition, to treat a hernia of the esophagus without surgery is recommended in such cases as pregnancy, serious heart disease, diabetes, etc.
How to cure a hernia of the esophagus without surgery?
Treatment of the hernia of the esophagus without surgery is not capable of eliminating the very protrusion, but it can stop the progression of pathology, prevent the development of complications and improve the patient's condition. The complex of therapeutic measures includes:
- diet, which allows to reduce the load on the digestive system, to prevent irritation of the mucous membranes, to reduce the patient's weight;
- restriction of physical activity;
- rejection of bad habits;
- breathing exercises to strengthen the diaphragm;
- complex medicamentous treatment.
For treatment, such drugs can be used:
- prokinetics ;
- antacids ;
- blockers of histamine receptors;
- proton pump inhibitors;
- anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.