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23 Δεκ 2023 · Causes. A hiatal hernia occurs when weakened muscle tissue allows your stomach to bulge up through your diaphragm. It's not always clear why this happens. But a hiatal hernia might be caused by: Age-related changes in your diaphragm. Injury to the area, for example, after trauma or certain types of surgery. Being born with a very large hiatus.
30 Ιουν 2023 · A hiatal hernia happens when the top of your stomach bulges through an opening in your diaphragm. This is a very common condition, especially as you get older. It doesn’t always cause symptoms, but when it does, they’re usually related to acid reflux. Treatment is available for hiatal hernias that cause symptoms.
13 Σεπ 2023 · A hiatal hernia is when your stomach bulges up into your chest through an opening in your diaphragm. Hiatal hernias happen more often in women, people who are overweight, and people older...
13 Ιουν 2023 · A hiatal or stomach hernia is a common problem, especially for adults over 50. Common symptoms include heartburn, reflux, chest pain, irritation in the throat, belching, and regurgitation. If a hernia becomes enlarged and slips into the chest cavity, you may experience serious health complications that require immediate medical attention.
16 Απρ 2024 · Most people with hiatal hernias have sliding hernias, which usually do not cause symptoms. Estimates suggest that between 55–60% of those over age 50 have one, but that only 9% experience...
23 Αυγ 2023 · A hiatus hernia occurs when part of one of the organs in the tummy protrudes through the diaphragm. Most commonly this is a part of the stomach; however, it may be other organs, such as the pancreas, spleen or the upper gut (small intestine). What is a hernia?
Causes of a hiatus hernia. It's not clear what causes a hiatus hernia. Anyone can have one, but it's more common if you're over 50, pregnant or overweight.