Gastroesophageal reflux when taking medicine should do?

Question
Hello doctor,
The doctor told me that I have antral stomatitis and diaphragmatic hernia, after 1.5 months of taking the medicine, my pain is relieved but I have reflux, eating is okay. Please ask the gastroenterologist what to do when taking the medicine? Thanks for the advice doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by BSCK I Dong Xuan Ha - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "What should I do when I take the medicine?" , the doctor replied as follows:
Your diagnosis is quite clear, but the extent is not clear. In some cases, diaphragmatic hernia causes abnormal gastric motility and circulation, stagnation of food, fermentation and reflux.
You have taken medication, such a reduction in pain is a good sign, the development of reflux may be related to your current diet.
On the other hand, hernia is also a problem that you need to be monitored regularly, in case of severe hernia, the stomach slips through the diaphragm into the ribcage a lot, sometimes it is necessary to consider surgery.
There is no evidence to confirm that your disease is getting worse, but your problems are currently solvable. It is essential that you contact your doctor regularly to monitor the progress of the disease.
You should not self-medicate, your doctor will base on the change of symptoms at each different stage to adjust the medicine as well as plan for further examination and treatment for you. You may need a repeat gastroscopy to assess inflammation, reflux, and diaphragmatic hernia, and in some cases, additional computed tomography may be required to evaluate for hernias involving the muscles. around.
If you still have questions about gastroesophageal reflux when taking medicine, you can go to a medical facility under Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!