What is the outlook after this treatment?
What can you do to ensure thatgastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)symptoms stay away?
Heres what it’s possible for you to expect when it comes to life after this operation.
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What sorts of procedures might be employed?
This condition is characterized by inflammation and damage to the esophagus and can be pre-cancerous.
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Especially in the latter case, laparoscopic surgery may be employed to remove affected areas.
Lifestyle Adjustments
Anyone undergoing hiatal hernia surgery will have to undergo significant lifestyle changes.
In fact, many pre-operative strategies youll have triedsuch as dietary changeswill still be needed.
This would feature fresh vegetables and healthy proteins, while de-emphasizing salts and sugars.
Dont be afraid to ask your healthcare provider for input on a diet that can encourage weight loss.
In addition, this habit can have a negative impact on digestion and stomach acidity.
There are treatments and approaches that help with cessation; talk to your healthcare provider about them.
This can help prevent stomach acids and digestive juices from flowing up into the esophagus.
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