Occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes its way through a tear in the diaphragm.<\/p>\n
Protrusion of the stomach through a tear in the diaphragm wall.<\/p>\n
Protrusion of a part of the stomach upwards through the diaphragm. The condition occurs in about 40% of the population, most people suffering no ill-effects; in a small number of people there is reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus, causing heartburn.<\/p>\n
An upwards protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm wall. It is particularly common in women in their fourth and fifth decades.<\/p>\n
A hernia where the stomach bulges through the opening in the diaphragm muscle through which the oesophagus passes.<\/p>\n
Protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm. It is a common disorder and in many cases produces no symptoms. Symptoms, when present, include gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), the flow of acid stomach contents into the esophagus. Also called hiatal hernia; diaphragmatic hernia.<\/p>\n
A displacement of a portion of the stomach through the opening in the diaphragm through which the oesophagus passes from the chest to the abdominal cavity.<\/p>\n
Hiatus hernia is a condition where a portion of the stomach pushes upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm known as the hiatus, typically occupied by the esophagus. The cause remains unknown, but it tends to be more prevalent in individuals with obesity. In certain instances, it can be present from birth.<\/p>\n
Many individuals with a hiatus hernia experience no symptoms. However, in some cases, the hernia reduces the effectiveness of the esophageal sphincter, which is the muscle at the intersection between the esophagus and the stomach. This muscle’s weakness can permit acid reflux, as stomach acid seeps into the esophagus. This issue might result in esophagitis, an inflammation of the esophagus, or lead to heartburn, characterized by pain or discomfort in the center of the chest.<\/p>\n
Medications such as antacids, H2 receptor antagonists, or proton pump inhibitors (all types of ulcer-healing drugs) might be prescribed to lessen stomach acidity. In severe situations, surgical intervention may be necessary to restore the stomach to its normal position and to strengthen the esophageal sphincter. This procedure can now be conducted using minimally invasive surgery through an endoscope.<\/p>\n
A condition where a portion of the stomach extends through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm.<\/p>\n
A condition where a portion of the stomach protrudes through the opening in the diaphragm, which typically accommodates only the esophagus. In this situation, the diaphragmatic opening is not snug around the esophagus, allowing part of the stomach to move upward into the chest cavity. This can lead to a specific form of indigestion and regurgitation, which tends to worsen when lying down.<\/p>\n
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