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Alternate Name(s): Hernia - hiatal ...... 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 used in breathing that separates the chest from the abdomen.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001137.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001137.htm#Definition
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Hiatal hernia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, surgery and other treatments for this stomach hernia. ... In most cases, a small hiatal hernia doesn't cause problems, and you may never know you have a hiatal hernia unless your doctor discovers it when checking for another condition. But a large hiatal hernia can...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiatal-hernia/DS00099
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiatal-hernia/DS00099
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Hiatal hernia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, surgery and other treatments for this stomach hernia. ... Hiatal hernia treatment at Mayo Clinic...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiatal-hernia/DS00099/DSECTIO...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiatal-hernia/DS00099/DSECTION=symptoms
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A complete explanation of Hiatal Hernia including risks, what to expect and when to call the doctor ... You can be born with a hiatal hernia or develop one when you are older. A trauma or surgery can cause the problem too.
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www.healthsquare.com/ndfiles/nd0505.htm
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Hiatus hernia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or herniation) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. The symptoms include acid reflux, a...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiatus_hernia
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Learn what a hiatal hernia is, causes, symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and regurgitation. Read about the relationship to GERD, how it is diagnosed. ... What is a hiatal hernia?
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www.medicinenet.com/hiatal_hernia/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/hiatal_hernia/article.htm
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WebMD explains how to recognize and treat hiatal hernias. ... In a sliding hiatal hernia, the stomach and the section of the esophagus that joins the stomach slide up into the chest through the hiatus. This is the more common type of hernia.
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www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/hiatal-hernia
www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/hiatal-hernia
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See All Topics How to use this page ... Acid Reflux see GERD ; Heartburn ... Inguinal Hernia see Hernia...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/digestivesystem.html
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