Hiatal Hernia (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Hiatal Hernia Overview
- Hiatal Hernia Causes
- Hiatal Hernia Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Hiatal Hernia Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Hiatal Hernia - Effective Treatments
Synonyms and Keywords
hiatus hernia, esophageal hiatus hernia, hiatal hernia with GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, strangulated hiatal hernia, diaphragm, esophagus, herniation, entrapment of upper stomach, sliding hiatal hernia, fixed hiatal hernia, barium swallow, endoscopy, esophageal cancer, hiatal hernia, digestive system anatomy
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A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach prolapses through the diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus.
