When determining whether a hiatal hernia requires surgery, doctors often consider the symptoms and the type of hernia. Surgery may be recommended if the hernia become large enough that it bulges into ...

A hiatal hernia occurs when a small portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm, a sheetlike muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. Usually this doesn't cause any symptoms, ...

A hiatal hernia is when part of your stomach or another organ slips through a hole in your diaphragm, the parachute-like organ above your stomach. Mild hiatal hernias often don’t cause symptoms, while ...

Groin hernias may get all the attention, but a hiatal hernia-a lesser-known, yet surprisingly common type-affects more women than men. If you're wondering, "What does a hiatal hernia feel like?" keep ...

The term hernia refers to a defect in the muscle or connective tissue layer of the abdominal wall that allows part of an internal organ, such as the intestine or fat, to push through, usually forming ...

TUPELO — Plenty of people have experienced acid reflux, but a hiatal hernia, which occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, can cause severe and ...

Hernia is a common problem. It causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. Treatment for a hernia may include watchful waiting or surgery. It can often be harmless and pain-free, but at times it ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old female with MGUS. I was just diagnosed ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 72-year-old female with MGUS. I was just diagnosed with an ulcer, Barrett’s esophagus, GERD and a hiatal hernia of 8 cm. My surgeon has put me on high-dose Prilosec and Carafate ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old female with MGUS. I was just diagnosed with an ulcer, Barrett's esophagus, GERD and a hiatal hernia of 8 cm. My surgeon has put me on high-dose Prilosec and Carafate ...

In early 2018, Karen A. DiBernardo White noticed a growth about the size of a golf ball that was just below her belly button, on her left side. Within months, the protrusion grew to the size of an ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Putting off hernia surgery can increase your risk for ...