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THERE WAS NAUSEA AND VOMITTING AND THE PAIN IS IN THE UPPER ABDOMEN WHERE THE STOMACH MEETS THE ESOPHAGUS. CHAMOMILE TEA SEEMS TO OFFER A SOOTHING RELIEF OF THE PAIN BUT IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN? APPETITE IS NOT AS IT SHOULD BE YET. PATIENT IS TAKING LOTS OF BED REST. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
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Can I drink hot teas while having this hiatal hernia
March 29, 2019 - 2:20pmThis Comment
Hello, Anon.
Beverages to avoid include:
alcohol, such as wine, beer, and spirits
coffee
caffeinated teas
carbonated drinks, such as seltzer water and soda
whole milk.
If the tea is decaffeinated, it should be fine, hot or cold, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Helena
March 29, 2019 - 5:12pmThis Comment
Hello Anon
Thank you for writing!
Are you a medical professional? If so you need to refer to your notes.
For home treatments,
Hiatal hernias are usually treated only when there are symptoms. When GERD is present, the following measures may help:
Weight Loss
For people who are obese, losing weight may relieve symptoms.
Dietary Changes
Avoid foods that can relax the muscle that controls the opening between the esophagus and the stomach including:
Chocolate
Peppermint
Fatty foods
Coffee
Alcoholic beverages
Avoid foods and beverages that can irritate the internal lining of the esophagus, such as:
Caffeine
Citrus fruits and juices
Tomato products
Hot peppers
Carbonated beverages
To minimize acid reflux:
Consume smaller meals 4 to 6 times a day versus three large meals
Avoid drinking large amounts of fluids with meals
Do not eat within 2 to 3 hours of bedtime
Smoking Cessation
If you smoke, stop. Smoking weakens the lower esophageal sphincter, a muscle that controls the opening between the esophagus and the stomach.
Reduce Pressure on Your Abdomen
Wear clothes and belts that are loose around your waist
Avoid stooping or bending after meals, which puts increased pressure on the abdomen
Elevation
Elevating the head of the bed on 6-inch blocks or sleeping on a specially designed wedge reduces heartburn. This position helps prevent stomach contents from refluxing backward into the esophagus.
Antacids
Antacids can neutralize acid and temporarily relieve heartburn.
Prescription Medications
For chronic reflux and heartburn, several types of medications may be prescribed to reduce acid in the stomach. These include:
H2 blockers such as:
Cimetidine
Famotidine
Nizatidine
Ranitidine
Proton pump inhibitors such as:
Omeprazole
Esomeprazole
Lansoprazole
Pantoprazole
Rabeprazole
Surgery
Surgery may be needed if:
You have severe GERD symptoms that do not respond to other treatments.
The hernia is at risk for twisting, which could cut off the blood supply to part of the stomach and cause that part to die.
I hope this helps-
October 30, 2017 - 4:54pmBest,
Susan
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