Hiatal hernia

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What is Hiatal hernia?

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.

Alternative Names:

Hernia - hiatal

Posts on Hiatal hernia (286)

I am a 49 yr old female with severe GERD. Three years ago I had a Nissen's Fundiplication ...
Im a 30 year old woman who just found out I have a hiatal hernia and gastritis. I first wou...
I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia after being misdiagnosed with anxiety and panic attack...
Hi, I have had GERD for many years and I have a hiatal hernia. My doctor gave me some med...
I have Celiac disease for which I am on a strict diet. I have also been diagnosed with abd...
I have severe GERD with a hiatal hernia. My surgeon said the post op problems could be: (1...
I am 28 years old and went to the hospital June 09 with what I thought was a heart attack. ...
I have had GERD for a number of years, but it largely has been controlled by daily omeprazo...
I was recently diagnosed with a hiatal hernia (a hernia in your esophogus) which is believe...
I have hiatal hernia with no acid reflux. I am concerned about the swelling. How can I caus...

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surgery


by mika06, Sep 12, 2009 08:00AM
Had surgery to repair hiatal hernia and sever reflux. Am on a soft food liquid diet f...

Medications


by ldlonline, Nov 14, 2007 02:59PM
I have to say, when I read in Dr. Simeon's protocol that we were not to take medicatio...

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