Whats a Hiatus Hernia?

Answer 1

This is where the stomach or some part of the bowel passes through a gap between the diaphragm and the abdominal wall into the chest

This causes acid reflux and oesophagitis and can be repaired by surgery (Nissen's fundoplication)

Answer 2

Hiatus hernia- This is a form of diaphramatic hernia in which a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity through the aperture created by the esophagus (foodpipe) as it leads to the abdominal cavity. It is exceptionally common and occurs in a sizable number of people who are in their 40 years of age and above.The diagnosis of a hiatus hernia is made by taking X-rays of a patient after he has swallowed barium.
Symptoms:-
(1) Pain beneath the lower end of the breastbone.
(2) Difficulty in swallowing.
(3) Symptoms of an ulcer of the lower end of the esophagus. This is due to irritation of the lower end of the esophagus following the hernia. It is often asociated with a burning sensation, belching, and acid eructation.
(4) Bleeding from the lower end of the esophagus or stomach.
Surgery
(1) When there is severe and repeated hemorrhage from the stomach or esophagus.
(2) When nutrition is interfered with by obstruction of the passage of food.
(3) When pain is unbearable and is repeated over a prolonged period.
(4) When a portion of the stomach becomes caught in the hernial sac and is not released.
Treatment:-
(1) Eating only small quantities of food at one time.
(2) Walking or standing for about half an hour after each meal.
(3) Sleeping propped up on pillows.
(4) Eating a diet free of greasy, fried, highly seasoned foods.
(5) Taking milk and antacids if symptoms similar to those of an ulcer are present.
(6) Reducing, if the patient is overweight.
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Answer 3

That is a hiatal hernia

Hernias occur when one part of the body protrudes through a gap or opening into another part. And although a hernia can theoretically develop almost anywhere, most are in the abdominal area. This includes hiatal hernias — also known as diaphragmatic hernias — which form at the opening in your diaphragm where your food pipe joins your stomach.

Most small hiatal hernias don't cause any 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 allow food and acid to back up into your esophagus, leading to heartburn and chest pain. Self-care measures or medications can usually alleviate these symptoms, although very large hiatal hernias sometimes need surgical repair.

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Answer 4

What a great question. A Hiatal hernia is when the lower esphogeal sphincter is located above the diaphragm and part of the stomach is "pinched" by the diaphragm and causing a bulge (hernia) betwen the lower sphincter and diaphragm. This also means that the valve at the top of the stomach that closes off is out of place and may not function properly. Patients can suffer from acid reflux, heart burn, halitosis, and other gastro-intestinal problems.

Answer 5

Unlike an abdominal (or groin) hernia, a hiatus hernia occurs in the chest area and affects the digestive system.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Its wher your intestine pokes into another area of your digestive system,can cause tummy problems but not often operated on,

Answer 8

My mum has one, it originally hurt her, but she finds ginger beer relieves the discomfort.