Hiatus hernia

in health •  7 years ago 

What is a hiatus hernia?- A hiatus hernia is when a part of your stomach pushes up into your chest cavity.  It enters through an opening where the   oesophagus (food tube) passes on its way to the stomach. 

Symptoms- You could have no symptoms or, pain in the chest or abdomen. The symptoms could also include heartburn, vomiting, hiccups, belching, nausea, and  regurgitation.

Treatment- It could either be treated through surgery or drugs. Visit a doctor. 

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