What is Hiatal hernia?
A '''hiatal hernia''' is a kind of [[hernia]] in which abdominal [[organ (anatomy)|organs]], usually the [[stomach]], slip through the [[diaphragm]]. This may result in [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] (or GERD) or [[heartburn]]. There are other symptoms, like [[dysphagia]] (or trouble swallowing) and [[chest]] pain. Other problems may include [[bowel obstruction]] and [[iron deficiency anemia]]. The most common risk factors are [[obesity]] and [[older age]].<ref>{{cite document|title=Hiatal Hernia|publisher=Mayo Clinic|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiatal-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373379|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> Other risk factors are [[scoliosis]], [[injury]] and several types of [[surgery]].<ref>{{cite document|title=Hiatal Hernia|publisher=The Healthline|url=https://www.healthline.com/health/hiatal-hernia|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> Between ten and eighty percent of people in the [[United States]] are affected with hiatal hernias. The symptoms from a hiatal hernia might be improved by changes, like [[weight loss]], changing eating patterns and raising the head of a bed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How hiatal hernia is diagnosed?|url=https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/articles.html|url-status=dead|access-date=2021-10-20|website=Cedars-Sinai|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-05-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200530132825/https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/articles.html}}</ref> == Types of hiatal hernia == '''Sliding hiatal hernia:-''' This happens when part of the stomach and the place where the stomach and esophagus meet slide up into chest through the opening (hiatus). '''Paraesophageal hernia:-''' Happens when part of stomach pushes up through the opening (hiatus) into chest and is next to the esophagus. == Symptoms == * Burping * Feeling nauseous * Vomiting * Backflow (reflux) of acid or stomach contents into the esophagus or throat * Heartburn * Regurgitation * Trouble swallowing ==References== <references/> [[Category:Dis