What is a hiatus hernia?

Stomach: A hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or herniation) of the upper part of the stomach into the chest through a weakness in the diaphragm (muscle that helps you breathe), where the esophagus (tube from the mouth to the stomach) has to pass through. Risk factors include: older age, obesity, straining, and hereditary factors. Treatment depends on the size and type of hiatal hernia, as well as symptoms.

Diaphragm hernia: Hiatal hernia is a hernia in the diaphragm where the esophogus go through. If that opening is too big, then the stomach can go up into the chest and can cause heart burn and reflux, this can be treated with Pepcid (famotidine) or prilosec. Rare requiring surgery to repair.

Hiatal hernia: You have a hiatal hernia. This is a very treatable abnormality. Your doctor will treat your symptoms and follow with you. If you are feeling well with medications then he/she will follow. As you age you may require more intervention. You may need a diagnostic study. You will need to manage your weight and to exercise. Watch what you eat. Be well.

A hiatal hernia?: I'm guessing you are referring to a hiatal hernia. You will likely benefit from a diagram here (calling Dr. Google). There's a large muscle called the diaphragm that separates the thorax from the abdomen. Most of the time, the esophagus is above the diaphragm, and it connects to the stomach below the diaphragm. In a hiatal hernia, the stomach "begins" ABOVE the diaphragm. But do find a picture!

Stomach in chest : Have a look at this link https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/h/hernia-hiatus/ Basically some of the contents of the abdomen (usually the stomach) can be pushed up into the chest through a small defect in the diaphragm. Most of the time it needs no treatment and most people have no symptoms. It is commonly picked up on X-ray or gastroscopy.

Gullet in chest: As dr large said stomach contents in chest doesn’t require treatment if symptoms. Some people use the term more colloquially for what we call gastroesophaheal reflux. It can usually be treated with lifestyle or medication changes