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A hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of the stomach bulges through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle wall that separates the stomach from the chest. The diaphragm helps keep acid from coming up into the esophagus. When you have a hiatal hernia, it's easier for the acid to come up. The leaking of acid from the stomach into the esophagus is called gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). GERD may cause symptoms such as
Hiatal hernias are common, especially in people over age 50. If you have symptoms, eating small meals, avoiding certain foods, not smoking or drinking alcohol, and losing weight may help. Your doctor may recommend antacids or other medicines. If these don't help, you may need surgery.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Heartburn-help - Information for heartburn, gastro esophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernia and other digestive diseases.
Mayo Clinic: Hiatal Hernia - A description of the disease plus complications, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.
Laparoscopic Surgery - General information on procedures, including cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, colon, gastric, hiatal hernia, appendectomy.
Dr. Zurita Tratamientos Naturistas y Tradicionales - Tratamientos para acné, asma, alergia, prostatitis, hernia hiatal, gangrena. Información sobre cirugía sin bisturi, médicos asociados, quelación, hierbas suecas, purga, salud y prevención, arteriosclerosis, fitoterapia.
Cirugía gastroenterológica, laparoscópica y bariátrica - Indicaciones, técnicas y recomendaciones sobre cirugía para reflujo gastroesofágico y hernia hiatal, cirugía laparoscópica y de control de obesidad.
The Heartburn Center of San Diego - Specializing in the treatment of disorders including hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).