Hiatal hernias develop when the opening between the esophagus and stomach is too wide and cannot fully close. This allows food in the stomach to regurgitate into the lower end of the esophagus and, because it does not have the protective lining the stomach has, to burn it with stomach acids. This can lead to "intestinalization" (looks more line the small intestinal lining) of the lower esophagus and an increased potential to develop into esophageal cancer. There are many ways to support healing of the esophagus to improve and/or eliminate symptoms and possibly lower the risk for cancer.
*Dr. Saputo recommends the Lifestyle, Dietary, and Supplement protocols listed below as considerations for treatment for Hiatal Hernias. All the information on this site is intended solely for educational purposes exclusively for your health care practitioner to consider with you. It is neither ethical nor appropriate for any health care practitioner to give medical advice to anyone who is not their patient.
Hiatal Hernias: Nutritional Support Protocol
Lifestyle Recommendations:
1. Avoid smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and use of aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) unless absolutely necessary to ease GI irritation.
Avoid common allergic producing foods such as wheat, dairy, corn and soy.
Experiment with your diet to find what possibly may trigger symptoms; high fat foods, spicy foods,
mint, chocolate, coffee, black tea and acidic drinks can all contribute to symptoms.
Do not rush your meals. Thoroughly chew your food and take time to enjoy each bite.
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Hiatal Hernias
The anatomy and physiology of a hiatal hernia is described. Its complications are reviewed including pain, strictures, Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer. Mainstream and alternative therapies are described as are their side effects and complications.
