Hiatus Hernia Travel Insurance

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

JS Insurance provides Single Trip, Annual Multi Trip and Long Stay Travel Insurance to those who have a Hiatus Hernia.

Hiatus Hernia:

A Hiatus Hernia occurs when some of the stomach starts to push into the chest through a defect in the diaphragm.

Travel Advice:

• Limit your alcohol intake as this will increase your stomach acid levels.
• Do not smoke as this will also increase your stomach acid levels.
• Make a note of what foods to avoid while you are away and avoid foods which are known to increase heartburn such as spicy foods, citrus and coffee.
• Print off a list of foods to avoid and keep it with you while away.
• If you have been prescribed medicine for your condition such as antacids then make sure you have enough with you to last the entire length of your holiday.
• Do not wear clothing that restricts the stomach such as tight fitting belts or slenderising garments.
• Be careful when lifting heavy suitcases. Bend with your knees and lift with your legs rather than bending at the waist.
• To prevent straining during bowel movements whilst away take a stool softener.

Medication:

Some of the medication you may be prescribed if suffering from a Hiatus Hernia are:

• Antacids
• Alginates
• Acid suppressors
• Proton pump inhibitors
• Motility stimulants
• Surgery

Causes and Symptoms:

There are two types of Hiatus Hernia.

8 out of 10 result from the top part of the stomach sliding up through the diaphragm.

These are called a Sliding Hiatus Hernia.

The remaining 2 out of 10 result from part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm, while the sphincter stays below it.

This is known as a Rolling Hiatus Hernia.

Hiatus Hernias commonly cause no symptoms; however the patient may suffer from:

• heartburn
• belching
• hiccups
• a gravely voice and
• asthma symptoms.

Symptoms may be worse following a meal, when bending over and lying down.

Occasionally Hiatus Hernias can cause serious problems and complications. These can include:

• Damage to the lower oesophagus leading to an ulcer.
• If the ulcer then bleeds the patient may vomit blood and could potentially suffer from anaemia.
• Healed ulcers can cause a narrowing of the oesophagus which can make swallowing difficult.
• If part of the Hiatus Hernia becomes tightly trapped in the chest it may become starved of blood. This is known as a strangulated Hiatus Hernia and can cause pain and vomiting.

If you are travelling with others, we can include them on the policy even if they do not have any pre existing medical conditions.

Useful Websites: Introduction to Herania - Hernia, hiatus - Treatment - Hiatus hernia Indepth - About Hiatus hernia - Hiatus Hernia Information - Hiatus Hernia Health Information

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Insurance is arranged by JS Insurance, underwritten by Towergate Underwriting and administered by UK Underwriting Ltd on behalf of Ageas Insurance Limited.