Hiatal Hernia Treatment in India

Diya Miller, a 42-year-old high school...

Diya Miller, a 42-year-old high school English teacher and mother of two, had struggled for years with what she called 'bad heartburn.' It started during her second pregnancy and never fully went away. Over the past year, her symptoms escalated dramatically. She experienced a constant, painful pressure in her chest, frequent regurgitation of food, and a persistent cough that disrupted her sleep and made teaching difficult. Her primary care doctor prescribed stronger acid reflux medication, but it provided little relief. After an endoscopy and barium swallow test confirmed a large, sliding hiatal hernia, her gastroenterologist referred her to a general surgeon, Dr. Chen. Dr. Chen explained that the hernia was allowing stomach acid to easily reflux into her esophagus, causing damage and symptoms medication couldn't control. He recommended a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication to repair the hernia and reinforce the valve between her stomach and esophagus. Anxious but desperate for relief, Diya agreed. The minimally invasive surgery went smoothly. The first few days of recovery were uncomfortable, with a sore throat and a strict liquid diet, but the crushing chest pain was gone. Within two weeks, she could eat soft foods without incident. Six months later, Diya is symptom-free. She can enjoy meals with her family, sleep through the night, and project her voice in class without coughing. Emotionally, she moved from a place of constant anxiety and exhaustion, fearing her symptoms were something more sinister, to one of profound relief and regained control over her life and health.