“What is a hiatal hernia and what physically have taken place?”?

Mr. Harrison, your neighbor, has complained of heartburn and indigestion for over 6 months. He recently went to his physician and be told he has a hiatal hernia. He asks you the following questions.
(b) “My doctor told me I have gastroesophageal reflux disease. Can you explain this disease to me?” What symptoms are usually present?
(c) He shows you a prescription for Prilosec. Mr. Harrison tell you he is unfamiliar with the prescribed drug. You offer to stop by the pharmacy and gain a printout of information concerning the medication prescribed by his doctor.
Answers:    The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. In normal digestion, a specialized ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus (called the lower esophageal sphincter) opens to allow food to pass from the esophagus into the stomach, and after quickly closes to prevent the stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter is any weak or relaxes inappropriately and allows stomach contents to backflow (reflux) into the esophagus.

The majority of patients can be successfully treated with lifestyle and dietary changes, and medications. A few inhabitants may require surgery. Prilosec works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-relateon cloud nineach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome). This medication may be used in combination beside antibiotics to treat certain types of ulcers caused by bacterial infection. Tell Mr. Harrison to hold this medication by mouth, usually once daily, 15 to 30 minutes before a meal; or as directed by his doctor. Do not crush, break, or chew the medication.


ref="http://www.badgut.com/index.php?contentFile=gerd&title=GERD" rel="nofollow">http://www.badgut.com/index.php?contentF…
PS:A hiatal hernia is an anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and up into the chest. Causes of hiatal hernia are a larger than conventional esophageal hiatus. There are two types of hiatal hernias, sliding, or para-esophageal. When symptoms of hiatal hernia appear, they are similar to GERD symptoms. Hiatal hernia treatment is generally surgery. Source(s): http://www.medicinenet.com/omeprazole_de…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, is a condition in which the fluid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up or refluxes) into the esophagus. The liquid can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus.
The symptoms of uncomplicated GERD are primarily heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea
Prilosec ( Omeprazole) decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Prilosec( Omeprazole) is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acerbic. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid.


Related Questions: