Hiatal hernia (often referred to as hiatus hernia) is the protrusion (or hernia) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm
Hiatal hernias may develop in people of all ages and both sexes, although it is considered to be a condition of middle age. In fact, [...]
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The opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus reaches into the abdominal cavity is also called diaphragmatic hiatus. When this opening becomes weaker due to any kind of problem, the upper part of the stomach pushes through and reaches the chest backwards. In this case, a hiatus hernia has occurred and if you suffer [...]
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The hiatus hernia is the partial drift of the stomach through the diaphragmatic muscle isolating the abdomen from the thorax. The only symptoms are often chest pains and heartburn; in severe cases an operation is available but in moderate cases the condition can be deled with drugs.
The stomach usually goes up into the chest by [...]
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