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Hiatal hernia

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Hiatal hernia
Hiatal hernia
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Hiatal hernia - X-ray
Hiatal hernia - X-ray
Alternative Names

Hernia - hiatal


Symptoms

A hiatal hernia by itself rarely causes symptoms -- pain and discomfort are usually due to the reflux of gastric acid, air, or bile. Reflux happens more easily in the presence of hiatal hernia, though a hiatal hernia is not the only cause of reflux..


Signs and tests

Review Date: 05/04/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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