Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

A hiatal hernia could impact the function of your lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The LES is a circular band at the bottom of the esophagus, where it meets your stomach. The LES has two primary ...

But when you develop a hiatal hernia, stomach acid can easily enter your esophagus, causing uncomfortable symptoms like ...

A paraesophageal hiatal hernia occurs when a part of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal hiatus and lies beside the esophagus, without involvement of the gastroesophageal junction (Figure 3).

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The esophagus passes through an opening in the diaphragm called the hiatus before it enters the stomach. Weakened tissues within and around the hiatus allow a hiatal hernia to develop. A hiatal hernia ...

In this test the patient is asked to swallow a liquid that contains barium and further the X-rays are taken to see how the ...

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Considering taking supplements to treat hiatal hernia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of hiatal hernia. Follow the links to read common uses ...

For patients with persistent symptoms despite maximal medical therapy as well as changes in diet and lifestyle, surgery to correct a hiatal hernia or tighten the area of the lower esophageal sphincter ...

TUPELO — Plenty of people have experienced acid reflux, but a hiatal hernia, which occurs when ... Pinson explained the process of acid reflux. "The esophagus comes down through your neck ...