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, ...

Most femoral hernias don’t cause symptoms, but some people may develop a bulge in the upper thigh next to the groin area. Other symptoms include pain and discomfort in the groin area when ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hernia is a medical condition that is common, and which happens when an organ or tissue pushes out through a weak spot in the ...

umbilical and hiatal. Hernia is caused due to pressure and an opening or weakened muscle or fascia. Most common symptom is bulging of affected area. Other symptoms are pain or discomfort in the ...

Hiatal hernias are generally not treated because most patients have mild-to-no symptoms. When the hiatal hernia is large or paraesophageal it is more likely to result in strangulation of a portion ...