Acid Reflux & Hiatal Hernia

Acid Reflux and Hiatal Hernia Treatment in Indore

एसिड रिफ्लक्स और हाइटल हर्निया — acid reflux and hiatal hernia — are two closely related conditions that often occur together and significantly affect digestive comfort and quality of life. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the food pipe, causing irritation and burning. A hiatal hernia develops when a part of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm — मांसपेशियों की दीवार जो छाती और पेट को अलग करती है — into the chest cavity, weakening the barrier that prevents acid from rising. Together, these conditions can cause persistent and troublesome symptoms that require proper medical evaluation and care.

Symptoms of Acid Reflux and Hiatal Hernia

• Persistent heartburn or burning sensation in the chest (सीने में जलन)
• Sour or acidic taste in the mouth — especially after meals or when lying down
• Regurgitation of food or liquid into the throat
• Difficulty or discomfort while swallowing (निगलने में तकलीफ)
• Chronic dry cough or hoarseness of voice
• Bloating, belching, or excessive gas (डकार और गैस)
• Chest discomfort that worsens after eating or bending forward
• Disturbed sleep due to nighttime acid reflux — रात को लेटने पर तकलीफ बढ़ना

Types of Hiatal Hernia

Sliding Hiatal Hernia is the most common type — यह सबसे अधिक पाया जाने वाला प्रकार है — where the stomach and the lower part of the food pipe slide up into the chest through the diaphragm opening. It is strongly associated with acid reflux and GERD. Para-esophageal Hiatal Hernia is a less common but more serious type where a part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm alongside the food pipe — यह अधिक जटिल होता है और कभी-कभी आपातकालीन स्थिति बन सकती है। It can cause severe symptoms and in rare cases may require surgical intervention.

Treatment and Process

Diagnosis begins with a detailed evaluation of symptoms followed by an upper GI endoscopy to directly examine the food pipe, stomach, and the junction between the two — एंडोस्कोपी से हाइटल हर्निया और एसिड रिफ्लक्स की सटीक जांच होती है। A barium swallow study or other imaging may also be recommended in certain cases. Treatment for acid reflux and hiatal hernia is tailored to the severity of symptoms and findings. It typically includes dietary and lifestyle modifications, medications to reduce stomach acid production, and positional adjustments during sleep. In cases where symptoms persist despite medical management or where complications such as esophageal stricture develop, endoscopic intervention may be required — एंडोस्कोपी द्वारा इलाज भी संभव है।

Why Choose Dr. Kriti Bansal

Dr. Kriti Bansal is a Gold Medalist DM Gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopy specialist in Indore with extensive experience in diagnosing and managing acid reflux, GERD, and hiatal hernia. She takes a thorough and individualized approach to every case — हर मरीज़ की स्थिति को ध्यान से समझकर सबसे उपयुक्त इलाज तैयार किया जाता है — ensuring that both the symptoms and the underlying cause are addressed effectively for long-term digestive comfort and wellbeing.

अगर आपको बार-बार सीने में जलन या एसिडिटी की समस्या हो रही है, तो इसे नज़रअंदाज़ न करें। Book your appointment with Dr. Kriti Bansal at Bombay Hospital, Indore by calling 7610102710.