Treatment of a hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm

Hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm is a pathological condition associated with a violation of the elasticity of the muscular and ligamentous apparatus, as a result of which the stomach moves above the diaphragm, into the thoracic region.

Methods of treatment of hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm

Conservative treatment of the hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm is mainly aimed at stabilizing the patient's condition and preventing the development of complications, such as reflux disease. By completely such methods, the hernia is not cured, but it is possible to stabilize the condition to an acceptable one so that if the recommendations are followed, the patient can live without fear of deterioration.

Conservative measures (diet, medication, special gymnastics) are used only to treat uncomplicated axial (sliding) hernias.

With fixed hernias of the aperture of the diaphragm, medication is ineffective, and they are corrected only by surgical methods.

Medication for hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm

  1. Antacid preparations (Rennie, Almagel , Maalox, etc.) to eliminate heartburn.
  2. Means that inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid (esomeprazole, pantoprazole, omeprazole).
  3. Preparations normalizing the motility of the stomach (Cisapride, Domperidone, Metoclopramide).
  4. The blockers of histamine receptors (Roxatidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine) reduce the secretion of hydrochloric acid.

Treatment of hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm by folk remedies

Decoction for heartburn

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Preparation

Collection is maintained in a water bath for 5-7 minutes, it is infused for 1 hour and filtered.

The drug is drunk in half a glass 5-6 times a day, without binding to food intake.

Decoction from bloating

Ingredients:

Preparation

The components are mixed in equal amounts. A tablespoon of the mixture is poured hot water, boiled for a quarter of an hour and infused for 1 hour.

The broth is taken half an hour before meals, approximately 100 ml.

To normalize digestion

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Preparation

Tincture drips into the milk and drinks.

Take the drug 2 times a day, courses up to 20 days.

Also, a decoction of flax seeds, chamomile, raspberry leaves, blackberries, carrot and potato juices has a positive effect.