A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Diet modification is one of the cornerstones of hiatal hernia treatment. By knowing ...

A hiatal hernia occurs when a small portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm, a sheetlike muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. Usually this doesn't cause any symptoms, ...

Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

Considering taking supplements to treat hiatal hernia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of hiatal hernia. Follow the links to read common uses ...

A man from Scottsdale was happy to hear from a second opinion he would be taken off a feeding tube just in time for the ...

For patients with persistent symptoms despite maximal medical therapy as well as changes in diet and lifestyle, surgery to correct a hiatal hernia or tighten the area of the lower esophageal sphincter ...

He reported on a previous surgical intervention due to a hiatal hernia. Chest radiography and computer tomography showed an incarcerated UDS. After immediate esophago-gastroscopy, urgent ...