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Hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or hernia) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. The symptoms include acid reflux, pains, similar to heartburn, in the chest and upper stomach. In most cases, sufferers experience no discomfort and no treatement is required. Where severe and chronic acid reflux is involved, surgery, is sometimes recommended, as chronic reflux can severely injure the esophagus. Persons requiring surgery ...
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Complications
... Sometimes a hiatal hernia becomes so large that as much as one-third or more of your stomach protrudes through your diaphragm. This can exert pressure on your lungs or diaphragm. In addition, some lar...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... If you don''t have any signs or symptoms from a hiatal hernia — and most people don''t — you probably won''t need any treatment. But if you''re experiencing recurrent gastroesophageal refl...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... A variety of lifestyle changes can help ease the gastroesophageal reflux that may accompany a hiatal hernia. Some or all of the following measures may help: Eat small meals. Large meals can distend yo...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- GERD, Hiatal Hernia & Heartburn (Cleveland Clinic)
- Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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