Benjamin Miller, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency at Vanderbilt ...

A hiatal hernia occurs when a small portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm, a sheetlike muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. Usually this doesn't cause any symptoms, ...

A hiatal hernia in which the stomach bulges through ... Strangulated hernias can produce sudden pain and are considered surgical emergencies. "The word strangulation is not a good thing ...

Considering taking supplements to treat hiatal hernia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of hiatal hernia. Follow the links to read common uses ...

2. Hiatal Hernia A hiatal hernia is when the top part of your stomach bulges into your chest cavity, preventing the LES from closing properly. GERD can sometimes be a symptom of the condition.

Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

Case presentation: A 32-year-old male presented with acute intolerant epigastralgia and anterior chest pain associated with ... intervention due to a hiatal hernia. Chest radiography and computer ...