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Hiatal Hernia

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Hiatal Hernia Treatment

Treatment for hiatal hernia may include:

Stomach acid-blocker:

Ranitidine (Zantac)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
Nizatidine (Axid)

Proton pump inhibitor medicine:

Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Rabeprazole (Aciphex)

Antacids:

Tums
Maalox
Mylanta

Surgery for hiatal hernia

For those with severe symptoms or a very large hiatal hernia

Hiatal hernia clinical trials

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Diaphragmatic hernia
Gastritis
Peptic ulcer disease
Reflux esophagitis

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Abdominal pain
Abdominal swelling
Bloating and excess gas
Difficulty swallowing
Heartburn

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Last Updated: Oct 5, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Hiatal Hernia References:

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