Hiatus Hernia

                          Hiatus Hernia

In hiatus hernia ,part of the stomach slips through the hiatus into the chest ..

Symptoms

1 Heart burn that is worse when you lean forward , strain or lie down .

2 Bleaching

3 Regurgitation ( back flow of stomach contents into the throat )

4 Symptoms of a strangulation hiatal hernia including sudden severe chest pain and difficulty swallowing . This situation requires immediate medical treatment ..

Principal of Ayurveda Treatment..

   1 Virddhihara chikitsa

2 Vatanulomana , Vatahara

Rx......

1 Kankayana Vati 2 BD after meals ...

2 Sukumara kwath 20 BD after meals

Prevention

It is difficult to prevent hiatal hernia , However one can reduce your risk by maintaining a healthy weight and avoid smoking , to prevent hernias associated with increased abdominal pressure avoid activity that causes abdominal strain especially heavy lifting , avoid constipation

Diet and lifestyle

Pathya ( Indications)

1 Eat smaller more frequently meals.

2 keep the bowel clean

3 eat slowly whitout any hurry ...

Apthya ( Contraindications)

1 Avoid eating for at least two hours before going to bed and sit up for at least one hour after eating ..