Question 1

how do i know exactly what is a hiatal hernia?

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Hiatal hernia: Is herniation, or protrusion, of a portion of stomach (which is normally in the abdomen) into the chest through the esophageal hiatus, thus "hiatal" hernia.  There are different types though and some require urgent surgery, although most are of the "sliding" type that is usually harmless.  It also depends on the extent of the stomach herniation and other organ involvement.

Question 2

what is a hiatal hernia, and where is the hiatus in your body?

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Upper abdomen: Hiatal hernia is a bulge of the upper stomach into the chest region. It occurs through the hiatus in the diaphragm muscle, through the passage space for the esophagus and aorta from the chest into the abdomen. Its symptoms are likely to be heartburn and acid reflux into the esophagus.

Question 3

what is the treatment for a hiatal hernia with chronic vomiting?

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Surgical repair: Significant regurgitation or frank vomiting due to a hiatal hernia usually does not respond well to acid reducing drugs or other medications. These kinds of symptoms typically require surgical correction of the hiatal hernia. Your doctor should run tests to make sure that your esophagus functions adequately and that your stomach empties appropriately before proceeding with surgery.

Question 4

what is hiatal hernia?

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Hernia in diaphragm: A hiatal hernia is a hernia in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a muscle separating your chest from your abdomen. There is a natural hole where your esophagus passes through from your chest into your abdmoen. If the hole enlarges, the stomach can come up through the hole and into your chest. This is a hiatal hernia.

Question 5

what causes a hiatal hernia?

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Unknown: The hiatus is the normal hole in the diaphragm muscle thru which the esophagus passes to go from the chest to the abdominal cavity.  A hiatal hernia is an enlargement of this opening thru which the stomach can slip up into the chest.  This is found in 15% of people & rarely causes symptoms.   It is unclear if this develops before birth and/or develops in response to elevated abdominal pressure.

Question 6

hiatal hernia produces disnea?

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Maybe, depend....: Pulmonary function may be affected leading to dyspnea if hiatal hernia is large enough to impair lung expansion at inspiration, especially in someone with already marginal pulmonary functional reserve. So, ask your doctor so to discuss individual variation and significance. Best wish to health...

Question 7

how is a hiatal hernia repaired?

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Laparoscopic Surgery: A hiatal hernia is an enlargement of the normal hole in the diaphragm muscle thru which the esophagus passes to enter into the abdomen. A hiatal hernia may lead to gerd by virtue of the stomach yo-yo-ing up thru the hiatus into the chest.  Surgical repair involves three key steps: return the stomach to the abdominal cavity, tighten the hole in the diaphragm, and create a new valve to rx  reflux.

Question 8

could hiatal hernia get smaller?

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No: Hiatal hernias don't resolve. Fortunately, most do not cause symptoms or problems. They often enlarge with time, but not always.

Question 9

how is a hiatal hernia diagnosed?

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X-RAY, Endoscopy,etc: A hiatal hernia is an enlargement of the hole in the diaphragm thru which the esophagus passes to enter the abdominal cavity.  This commonly leads to the stomach "yo-yo-ing" up into the chest, which may cause gerd (reflux).  This can be seen by ct scan and by upper endoscopy.

Question 10

hiatal hernia how can i cure it ?

Accepted Answer

Treat reflux: Don't need to cure it. If you have acid refux symptoms like heartburn their are medications you can take to relieve yor discomfort.

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