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Hernia de hiato - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Hernia hiatal

Tratamiento:

El objetivo del tratamiento es aliviar los síntomas y prevenir las complicaciones.

La reducción de la regurgitación de los contenidos estomacales hacia el esófago (reflujo gastroesofágico) aliviará el dolor. Asimismo, se pueden prescribir medicamentos para neutralizar la acidez estomacal, disminuir la producción de ácido o fortalecer el esfínter esofágico inferior (el músculo que impide que el ácido se represe en el esófago).

Otras medidas para reducir los síntomas abarcan:

  • Evitar las comidas pesadas o abundantes
  • Nunca acostarse ni agacharse inmediatamente después de una comida
  • Bajar de peso y dejar de fumar

Si no se logra controlar los síntomas con estas medidas, o si se presentan complicaciones, puede ser necesaria una reparación quirúrgica de la hernia.

Pronóstico:

La mayoría de los síntomas se alivian con el tratamiento.

Posibles complicaciones:

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si los síntomas indican que usted puede haber desarrollado una hernia de hiato.

Igualmente, llame al médico si tiene una hernia hiatal y los síntomas empeoran, no mejoran con el tratamiento o se presentan nuevos síntomas.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/1/2009
  • Reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program San Diego, California.

Referencias

Orlando RC. Diseases of the esophagus. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 140.

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