Hiatal Hernia
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A hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of the stomach bulges through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle wall that separates the stomach from the chest. The diaphragm helps keep acid from coming up into the esophagus. When you have a hiatal hernia, it's easier for the acid to come up. The leaking of acid from the stomach into the esophagus is called gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). GERD may cause symptoms such as
- Heartburn
- Problems swallowing
- A dry cough
- Bad breath
Hiatal hernias are common, especially in people over age 50. If you have symptoms, eating small meals, avoiding certain foods, not smoking or drinking alcohol, and losing weight may help. Your doctor may recommend antacids or other medicines. If these don't help, you may need surgery.
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community.wegohealth.com — “Gastric reflux, whether in the form of heartburn, or extremely high reflux called LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux), chronically disrupts the sleep of those who suffer. Fortunately, most patients will not need to do more than follow basic tips for eating appropriately for their condition (small meals, low on spices and acidic foods, no eating before bed) and other general tips such as raising the head of the bed. Some patients however, will progressively become worse despite conservative treatment,” View full resource at community.wegohealth.com
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