hiatal hernia
Diaphragm opening bulge
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm—the muscle separating the chest from the abdomen.
The opening where the esophagus passes through the diaphragm (the hiatus) weakens or stretches, allowing stomach tissue to bulge into the chest cavity.
This often causes acid reflux and heartburn: Her hiatal hernia flares up when she eats spicy food.
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- stomach acidDigestive fluid in belly
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
upper GI · barium swallow · dysphagia · diaphragm · regurgitation · manometry · protrusion · abdominal cavity · incarcerated · muscle weakness · chest pain · bloating · heavy meal · strangulation · belching · nausea · antacids · sphincter
- diaphragm conditions
- Stomach Conditionsgastritis, gastric ulcer, stomach ulcer, peptic ulcer, gastric cancer
- hernias
- organ displacementprolapse, ptosis, herniated disc, disc herniation, slipped disc
- Stomach Disordersgastritis, gastric ulcer, hyperacidity, GERD, acid reflux
- Belly Problemsstomach ache, abdominal pain, stomach cramps, bloating, gas
hiatal herniaumbilical hernia
Organ protrusion at navel
intestinal blockage · bowel obstruction · gastric ulcer · gastroparesis · Crohn's disease