If this is the case, your doctor may do more tests or give you medicine to treat GERD. Some patients may undergo an esophagram or CT scan to diagnose a hiatal hernia. Your doctor will discuss any ...

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 ...

Anemia is a less common symptom of a hiatal hernia (also known as a hiatus hernia). Current treatments for this complication include iron supplementation and proton pump inhibitors. Surgical ...

So, if symptoms or pain occur, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options. For example, painful hernias will typically need surgical repair. Below, learn about common hernia symptoms and ...

He reported on a previous surgical intervention due to a hiatal hernia. Chest radiography and computer tomography showed an incarcerated UDS. After immediate esophago-gastroscopy, urgent ...

This common condition is mainly divided into four types, with Type I (sliding hiatal hernia) being the most prevalent ...