Not the hernia: Hiatal hernias are caused by the opening in the diaphragm for the esophagus stretching out, and the stomach goes up in the chest. Usually these are small, and not symptomatic or dangerous. Sometime however they can be large, and cause problems with swallowing, chest pain, and bleeding ulcers. This typically occurs over the age of 60.
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