Your Questions About Hiatal Hernia Foods To Avoid by Swaminathan Viramani

George asksâ&#x20AC;Ś

What alcohol is suitable to drink when you have a hiatal hernia?

admin answers: NONE. Alcohol is an irritant to your stomach. When you have a small cut and you pour rubbing alcohol it burns doesn't it . Well alcohol hurts your belly too. In face doctors recommend: Raising the head of the bed four to six inches Avoiding alcohol, chocolate and caffeine Avoiding overeating Eating or drinking nothing two to three hours before bed Avoiding greasy, fatty foods Losing weight So unless you want to continue to have problems the best alcohol is NONE

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Richard asksâ&#x20AC;Ś

What could cause chest pain while breathing in after eating? I ate a very large meal about 45 minutes ago, and am just now experiencing some chest pain that occurs when I breathe in. Other than this chest pain, I don't have any other apparent problems. I feel a little indigestion, but that's it. The pain is sharp and localized in the center of my chest and occurs only when I inhale a certain amount of air. I checked my pulse and that was a little bit fast also, but that might have just been panic because of the weird pain I was feeling.What could cause this? I must state that the large meal I ate wasn't as healthy as usual, so it could be acid reflux, but I'm not sure if breathing has anything to do with that. Also, the pain has stopped completely now. The episode lasted for around 10-15 minutes I think.

admin answers: I did the same thing when I had a tooth extraction and hadn't eaten anything solid for days - I had chest pains so bad I thought I was having a heart attack - turn out to be indigestion - with a full stomach pressing on the diaphragm - never did that again - I would start eating healthier food and smaller portion to avoid this happening again - but if this happens again it could be a hiatal hernia and would seek medical advice

David asksâ&#x20AC;Ś

I think I have an ulcer... What are good and bad foods to eat, and what are the symptoms of an ulcer?

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Last thursday, I began having odd feelings in my stomach and chest area, which turned into nausia. Then, I went to the doctor, and he did some tests, ruling out kidney and heart problems, so the remaining things on his list were: Ulcer, Digestive Problem (kinda vague, huh...) and anxiety disorder. I think I have an ulcer, because after I drink orange juice, eat chocolate, or spicy foods, the symptoms become worse... I'm going to another doctor soon (the first one was just a walk-in) To (hopefully) get tested, or something... Anyways, what are good foods to eat, that won't upset an ulcer, and what are some bad foods for an ulcer? Also, it seems like anything remotely worrying causes it to kind of burn, it's weird... Is that characteristic of an ulcer? I don't think I have an anxiety disorder, though, because of the food thing... Anyways... If you've ever had an ulcer, please tell your story... I hope it's not too hard to get rid of.... I meant last thusday as in over a week ago.

admin answers: Foods and anxiety/stress can cause an ulcer to flare and cause pain. I've had two, both have healed, with diet and learning to control anxiety and stress, directing it better instead of holding onto feelings etc. As you stated, oj, chocolate,spicy and acidic foods, all will cause you discomfort. A bland diet is usually best until you get the symptoms under control. Your doctor's statement regarding a digestive disorder should be vague, as it could be irritable bowel syndrome, a Hiatal Hernia, or many other issues that are not deadly, but cause you to have stomach upset. The hernia will cause you to have heartburn, gas, pressure from the gas making you feel tense and uncomfortable. Anxiety and worry can cause your body to produce excess acids, that eat at the stomach and sometimes back up into the esophagus. Irritable bowel can cause stomach discomfort, along with bowel movements that sway between constipation and diarrhea, with cramping. You will likely be given an upper GI test, drinking barium and following it to see if there is an ulcer. Once that is ruled out, or verified, your doctor will give you a menu so to speak, or foods that are good for you and ones to avoid. If you are like me, it's the foods you love that will be eliminated from your diet. Mine healed within six months, but I do get stomach upset when holding stress/anxiety. Something you learn to live with, and learn about your coping skills.

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Robert asksâ&#x20AC;Ś

what kind of medician helps a Hiatal Hernia? My husband has a hiatal hernia and he is really hurting at night and well all the time. I hate to see him like this all the time. what kind of medician can he take to stop the pain??

admin answers: An estimated 50% of people over 40 have hiatal hernias. Most are unaware of the condition. The following protocol is geared toward eliminating the gastroesophageal reflux and healing the damaged tissues. Supplements: Proteolytic enzymes plus pancreatin - As directed Papaya enzyme - 2 tablets 3x daily Zinc - 50 mg daily Vitamin A - 20,000 iu daily Vitamin B complex - 100 mg 2x daily Vitamin C - up to 1500 mg daily Aloe Vera juice - 1/4 cup morning and night (promotes healing of the intestinal lining) At the first sign of heartburn, drink two glasses of water. Avoid fats and processed foods. Greatly increase consumption of raw fruits and vegetables to improve digestion and elimination. Do not eat within three hours of bedtime. No heavy lifting. Do not smoke. Eat several small meals throughout the day.

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Daniel asksâ&#x20AC;Ś

Does this sound like Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome or some other problem/disorder? Basically i have noticed the following symptoms lately - After i have eaten, i get a discomfort in my stomach almost as if the food is sitting on top of my stomach and not settling properly. - Sometime an urgent need to use the toilet 5-20 minutes after i have eaten, with some diarrhea. - Occasional green tinged stools. - Occasional malaise/nausea sort of feeling in my stomach. - Bloating. If you have any idea please advise. Thanks.

admin answers: So, SO many different things can cause that type of thing. Celiac Disease, food intolerances, mild food allergies (some just cause tummy trouble and don't bother your skin or give rashes), lactose or gluten intolerance, fructose malabsorption, hiatal hernia (that one might be worth looking at, for the feeling like the food is sitting on top of your stomach). A celiac test is a blood test, so that's easy to check. Lactose intolerance, also a common cause of this type of thing, is easy to test through diet, although a so-so breath test is available too. Non-celiac gluten intolerance seems to be on the rise, and after taking the celiac test, a gluten free diet trial is the only way to diagnose that one. There can also be H. Pylori infections of the gut (a common gut bacteria). If you had antibiotics recently, that could be a cause as sometimes the gut flora don't come back well, or you get TOO many bacteria come back that are not the kind you need (bacterial overgrowth, I believe that's called). If you had any kind of major stomach flu lately, that can damage the tips of the intestinal villi and create a temporary lactose intolerance until they heal, or a sucrose intolerance for the same

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reason(the enzymes to digest both of these properly are made in the tips of the villi). In any case, it's definitely worth going to a doctor. But first, I would start keeping a food journal. Track what you eat, all ingredients, when, and how you feel. Having evidence as to how long this is going on and what's happening can sometimes help avoid the 'oh, it's just a stomach bug and will go away' syndrome that a lot of doctors have, where they ignore your symptoms until you feel absolutely horrible, instead of checking things out before you become extremely ill. Re: IBS - irritable bowel syndrome - I would avoid that diagnosis like the plague. It's the 'we have no clue and we're giving up' diagnosis. If you had a cough, a similar diagnosis would be: you have lungs prone to coughing so...be careful and we'll give you a cough suppressant. There's no test for it, it's simply they can't think of anything else that could cause the symptoms. However, I have yet to meet one, single person who has been given this diagnosis who actually had doctors test for everything that could cause the symptoms. Usually, it's a couple of tests and the docs give up and slap this label on and the person never gets better unless they start doing research on their own. Truly, if you go to a doc and get this diagnosis, I would get a second opinion ASAP.