Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways If you have a hiatal hernia, eat smaller, more frequent meals to ease symptoms.Avoid lying down for two to three hours after eating to help ...

A hiatal hernia is when your stomach bulges up into your chest through an opening in your diaphragm, the muscle that separates the two areas. This opening is called the hiatus, so this condition is ...

Tension-free crural repair with nonabsorbable mesh did not reduce the incidence of hiatal hernia recurrence in patients undergoing antireflux surgery for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having ...

Two peer-reviewed studies published in 2024 have established that patients with large, complex hiatal hernias achieve significantly better surgical outcomes when treated by experienced specialists ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having ...

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 ...

Q: I read your column regularly and wish you would discuss hiatal hernias. What causes them, is there a cure, and is surgery a safe and reliable option? -- J.M., Claremont, Calif. A: Any hernia is a ...

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Heartburn can be caused by spicy foods, carbonated beverages, and certain medications.If heartburn is frequent or severe, it may be due to ...

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 ...

Hiatus hernia patient speaks out to say she experienced overcrowding, misdiagnosis, lack of care after being sent home ...