Hiatal Hernia Overview

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Treatment
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Possible Complications
  • Outlook (Prognosis)
  • Prevention
  • Exams and Tests
Reviewed By Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D.

Definition

Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. It is used in breathing.


Symptoms

A hiatal hernia by itself rarely causes symptoms -- pain and discomfort are usually due to the reflux of gastric acid, air, or bile. Reflux happens more easily in the presence of hiatal hernia, though a hiatal hernia is not the only cause of reflux..


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Encyclopedia: Hiatal Hernia

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A hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. The symptoms include acid reflux, and pain, similar to heartburn, in the chest and upper stomach. In most patients, hiatus hernias cause no symptoms. Sometimes patients experience heartburn and regurgitation, when stomach acid refluxes back into the esophagus. The following are possible causes...
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Yahoo! Answers

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Hiatal hernia?
I was recently diagnosed with a small sliding hiatal hernia. I have experienced chronic...

Yes hiatus hernia can cause reflux, like nausea, I had one and it went away after many years, as I changed my diet and did exercises.

Asked by jackyking88 - 1 month ago

Has anyone had their gall bladder out and hiatal hernia repaired at the same time?...
I am about to have surgery for removal of my non-functioning gall bladder and my...

You'll notice a big difference. I had an umbilical hernia repaired at the same time, since that's one of the places they make an incision anyway. A hiatal...

Asked by lovemy4cats - 1 month ago


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