Most people do not have symptoms and no treatment is needed.

If symptoms do occur, initial treatment may include medication to control acid reflux (GERD), and a change in diet. Weight loss is often recommended as a means of reducing the pressure on the hernia.

There are many natural cures for hiatal hernia available on the market and I would recommend that your thoroughly weigh your options. Many products may offer relief while claiming a cure, only a doctor would know if a product is viable or not.

If hiatal hernia symptoms are chronic and do not respond to diet and medication, surgery may become necessary. If the hernia is in danger of becoming restricted or strangulated, surgery becomes the likely treatment. Today, most surgeons elect to perform laparoscopic surgery, because it is minimally invasive and recovery time is reduced.