a hernia in which a part of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm.

The Condition"...Coughing, vomiting, straining, or sudden physical exertion can cause increased pressure in the abdomen resulting in hiatal hernia..."

The Condition"A hiatus hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves into the thoracic cavity (chest) through an enlarged esophageal hiatus (opening) in the diaphragm..." Related Topic"...A hernia may allow stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus ("food pipe"), where it can cause problems..."

The Condition"A hiatus hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves into the thoracic cavity (chest) through an enlarged esophageal hiatus (opening) in the diaphragm..." Related Topic"Hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves up into the chest through a small opening in the diaphragm (a diaphragmatic hiatus)..."

A condition that occurs when part of the stomach bulges through the sheet of tissue that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen.

hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm

a bulging of the stomach or esophagus into the chest cavity, usually over the diaphragm which can cause pain similar to heartburn or worse

a common problem that occurs when a portion of the stomach bulges into the chest cavity

a condition in which all or part of the stomach is in the chest rather than in the abdomen

a condition where part of the stomach "slips up" through the hole in

a defect in the diaphragm that permits a portion of the stomach to pass through the diaphragm's opening into the chest

a hernia that occurs at the opening of the diaphragm where the esophagus meets the stomach

an abnormality in which the upper part of the stomach (which is connected to the esophagus) herniates (protrudes) up through the diaphragm and into the chest

an abnormal protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity

an opening in the diaphragm that must be corrected by surgery

a portion of the stomach that has been pulled up into the chest above the breathing muscle, or the diaphragm

a protrusion of a portion of the stomach through the muscular ring at the junction of the esophagus and stomach

a tear in the diaphragm

a weakness or stretching of the opening where the esophagus passes through the diaphragm

Abnormal bulge or protrusion of a portion of the stomach through a hole in the diaphragm where the esophagus and the stomach join.

Pushing up of the stomach into the chest cavity through a weakness in the diaphragm.

Pushing up of the stomach into the chest cavity through a hole in a diaphragm.

a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm

A small opening in the diaphragm allows for the upper portion of the stomach to move backwards into the chest. This is a dynamic condition with the upper stomach changing its position between the upper stomach and lower chest. This is associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn and epigastric abdominal pain.

small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest and causes heartburn from stomach acid flowing back up through the opening.

A condition in which a small part of the upper stomach pushes through the diaphragm. A sliding hiatal hernia is usually asymptomatic or only causes occasional minor heartburn. A non-sliding hiatal hernia may easily become strangulated, thus requiring surgical correction to prevent potentially serious complications.

A condition in which part of the stomach slides up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. Although usually symptomless, when symptoms do occur they are usually the result of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) causing heartburn and not to the hiatal hernia itself.

a type of hernia in which the stomach bulges up into the chest cavity through an opening in the diaphragm

a condition that occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves into the chest cavity through a hole in the diaphragm, the muscle below the lungs and heart separating the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.

The protrusion of a part of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm.

a condition that occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves into the chest cavity through a hole in the diaphragm, the muscle separating the stomach from the chest. Hiatal hernias do not cause heartburn, but research suggests that people with hiatal hernias may be more likely to experience heartburn episodes.

Herniation Of The Stomach Into The Chest

A condition that occurs when part of the stomach bulges up into the chest cavity through the hole (hiatus) for the esophagus.

part of the stomach have slid trough the diaphragm into the thorax.

Hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves up into the chest through a small opening in the diaphragm (a diaphragmatic hiatus). This is a common problem and most people are not bothered by it. A hernia may allow stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus ("food pipe"), where it can cause problems. The most common symptom is burning in your chest (heartburn), especially at night when you are lying down. Other possible signs include burping and trouble swallowing.

The Condition"...Chest pain from hiatal hernia and/or esophageal spasms may be extremely difficult to distinguish from chest pain of cardiac origin..." Recommendation Increased Water Consumption"...The sudden stop on landing has been shown to reduce hiatal hernias and also caused heartburn symptoms to subside..."