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No, A hiatal hernia can develop in people of all ages and both sexes, although it frequently occurs in people age 50 and older. Hiatal hernia occurs more often in overweight people and smokers. The most common cause of a hiatal hernia is an increase in pressure in the abdominal cavity. (The abdomen consists of the lower part of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and bladder.) Pressure can come from coughing, vomiting, straining during a bowel movement, heavy lifting, or physical strain. Pregnancy, obesity, or extra fluid in the abdomen can also lead to a hiatal hernia.A common complication of the Lap Band is GERD. Acid reflux can be triggered by a tight band. This causes a problem. When the band is tightened it may trigger acid reflux. When its loosened, the reflux goes away but there isn’t enough restriction to cause appropriate weight loss.
Yes, it has been shown that gastric bands are associated with hiatal hernias. Most hiatal hernias do not cause symptoms, specially small ones. If you are getting acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, these symptoms are likely caused by the band not the hiatal hernia.
Actually that is possible, as at times the scar tissue, which was formed around the Band, can act like a ring and give you those symptoms! So you need to bring that up to your Surgeon, and get evaluated. It’s possibe that by going back and cutting the scar tissue, your symptoms would g...
You need to see your surgeon to have them evaluate the band. There may be a problem with the band such as slippage or even some scar tissue that has developed under the band that can create a stricture or tight area preventing food or liquids from passing through. Your surgeon will likely...
Although there are clinical and symptoms that can suggest if a band has slipped, the best thing to do is to actually evaluate the band; the two most common ways to evaluate the band are by x-ray, such as a 'barium swallow' or by endoscopy (EGD). first and immediate step though, if there are any...
