Tip 1: Herniation of the esophagus: what it is
Tip 1: Herniation of the esophagus: what it is
Herniation of esophagus or hiatal herniaThe diaphragm (AMP) is characterized by the displacement of organs from the abdominal cavity to the thoracic cavity through the esophageal opening located in the diaphragm. It is a fairly common disease: in Russia it affects about 22% of the adult population.
Causes of hiatal hernia development
Hernia of the esophagus is formed by the displacement of organsFrom the ventral to the thoracic cavity due to the weakening of the esophageal opening. Most often shifts the lower part of the esophagus, the stomach, and in some cases - the loops of the small intestine. To the factors provoking a pathology, include changes in the age character, as a result of which the connective tissue ligaments are thinned. Weakening of the esophagus can be caused by increased pressure in the abdominal cavity due to blunt abdominal injuries, severe labor, chronic constipation, significant physical exertion. Other causes leading to hernia of the esophagus: diseases of the digestive system, in which the motility of the stomach of the duodenum, gall bladder, certain kinds of endocrinopathy, bad habits is disrupted.Symptoms of a hernia of the esophagus, complications of the disease
One of the main symptoms of hernia of the esophagusis heartburn, which appears after eating, and also after a sharp change in the position of the body. Often it is observed at night. Heartburn can be easily and successfully treated with antacids. However, in some cases, her attacks can be so painful that they deprive a person of working capacity. The next main symptom of a hernia of the esophagus is pain localized in the area behind the sternum. It increases if the person takes a horizontal position or leans forward. Pain has a piercing, cutting, burning character. Sometimes, with hernia of the esophagus pain symptoms appear in other areas: in the interblade, in the hepatopancreatoduodenal region, etc. Often observed belching (air or stomach contents). After it comes a certain relief of the condition. About 3.4% of patients with hernia of the esophagus encounter hiccough. Its feature is a prolonged course (for weeks and months), not amenable to treatment. Some patients have symptoms such as pain in the tongue, hoarseness of the voice, which develop as a result of throwing of gastric or duodenal contents into the oral cavity. A hernia of the esophagus can cause the following complications: gastritis or ulcer in that part of the stomach in which pathology, bleeding, anemia, intussusception of the esophagus, shortening of the esophagus, prolapse (prolapse) into the esophagus of the gastric mucosa, infringement of the hernia. Diagnosis of the disease is made on the basis of symptoms in conjunction with an x-ray examination (based on barium contrast). Also conducted fibroblastroscopy and pH-metry.Tip 2: Why does heartburn occur, its causes
Surely many faced this unpleasant phenomenon. Everyone cope as best he can, but do not take it lightly, because heartburn can be a sign of some diseases
Heartburn can develop in healthy people afterabundant food, sweets, coffee, black tea, sour fruits such as apples, lemons, tomatoes, tomato juice, etc. Even smoking can provoke an attack of heartburn, as well as drinking alcohol. However, in these cases, it will be of a short-term nature, which usually disappears itself. In the norm between the stomach and the esophagus, the cardiac sphincter of the esophagus should operate - the annular muscle that prevents the release of gastric juice. In the case that this muscle is relaxed, nothing prevents the gastric juice from splashing onto the esophageal mucosa. In this case, the mucosa is damaged, eroded surfaces appear on the surface of the esophagus, and a burning sensation occurs. The cause of heartburn may be a hernia of the diaphragm. It can develop with intense physical exertion, severe coughing and even constipation. Another cause of heartburn is the increased acidity of the gastric juice, it can be triggered by taking certain medications, as well as pregnancy due to increased pressure of the uterus on the stomach. In case if heartburn is intrusive, seizures are strong and affect well-being, to the doctor, in order that he could determine the cause of heartburn and prescribed the right treatment.
