Patient's question:
I am the head chef at a restaurant, and the food I eat on a daily basis might be quite greasy and fatty. I also have a strong appetite, so over the course of two years, my stomach gradually couldn't take it anymore. It has started to hurt occasionally. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was told that I have a hiatal hernia. I'm not very familiar with this condition. How should I manage and treat a hiatal hernia?Doctor's answer:
Regarding the condition you mentioned, known as gastric prolapse, it is advisable not to overeat at any meal and to eat only until you are 7-8 minutes full. Additionally, if you have experienced obvious abdominal pain symptoms multiple times, you may consider taking some prokinetic drugs for treatment. Moreover, if possible, it is best to undergo a thorough endoscopy examination. This is because endoscopy provides a good imaging effect for the gastric mucosa, allowing you to choose the next screening plan based on the results of the examination.