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Article #205: A Hiatal Hernia Can Really Bite!

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A hiatal hernia occurs when there is an increase intrabdominal pressure. This
abnormality in the abdomen in which a increased pressure is thought to possibly
portion of the stomach protrudes through contribute to the development of a hiatal
the diaphragm and up into the chest hernia. Some folks who suffer from a
cavity. There are two primary types of hiatal hernia may not experience obvious
hiatal hernias. The first type is known symptoms. Most commonly one of the
as the sliding hiatal hernia and is the initial symptoms of a hiatal hernia are
most common type of hernias. In the symptoms similar to GERD otherwise known
sliding hernia, the stomach and the as gastroesophageal reflux disease.
section of the esophagus that connects to These symptoms of hiatal hernia occur
the stomach push slide up into the chest because the hernia interferes with proper
wall and through the weakened opening. functioning of the lower esophageal
The second type of hiatal hernia is less sphincter. When the sphincter works
common and is known as a paraesophageal properly it keeps the stomach acid from
hernia. Although less common, it is more refluxing upwards into the esophagus.
serious than the sliding hiatal hernia. So you can get the picture, if it
With the paraesophageal hernia, the functions poorly the stomach acid pushes
esophagus and stomach stay tucked into up and into the esophagus causing pain
their traditional but a portion of the and irritation. Your physician may choose
stomach manages to force its way through to order either an x-ray or endoscopy in
the hiatus and move into position next to order to definitively diagnose a hiatal
the esophagus. In this serious health hernia. This abnormality in the
condition you may exhibit no hiatal esophagus must be properly diagnosed in
hernia symptoms but you could be order to effectively treat the underlying
experiencing a condition in which the issue. It is important to note that some
blood supply to the stomach is literally hiatal hernias can be rather serious and
cut off. This could lead to can even require surgical intervention.
complications such as tissue death. This So if you are experiencing symptoms of
hiatal hernia could require surgical GERD which may indicate a more serious
repair if it is serious enough. hiatal hernia it is important that you
Hiatal hernias develop for reasons see your healthcare provide in order to
including injuries to the area and get a proper diagnosis. A hiatal hernia
performing bodily actions, such as is not something that should be ignored,
pregnancy, weight gain, or even straining it is a serious matter and requires
during a bowel movement, all of which can treatment.






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