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 ...

The esophagus passes through an opening in the diaphragm called the hiatus before it enters the stomach. Weakened tissues within and around the hiatus allow a hiatal hernia to develop. A hiatal hernia ...

If you have a hiatal hernia, part of your upper stomach bulges into your diaphragm. Your diaphragm helps prevent stomach acid from entering your esophagus. In individuals with hiatal hernias ...

I would separate a hiatal hernia from the condition called reflux or gastric reflux disease or GERD. Some people have bad reflux without a hiatal hernia. Some have a hiatal hernia with no symptoms ...

Considering taking supplements to treat hiatal hernia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of hiatal hernia. Follow the links to read common uses ...

include Nissen fundoplication — in which the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophageal sphincter in order to fix a hiatal hernia and prevent acid reflux — or the Linx ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional ...

USUALLY BECAUSE OF THE LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER ISN’T TIGHT ENOUGH. OR YOU MAY HAVE A HIATAL HERNIA THAT CAUSES THAT STUFF TO GO UP INTO YOUR ESOPHAGUS. THE LINING OF THE ESOPHAGUS STARTS TO ...

The figures are stills from the linked videos. a; Classical achalasia, showing a dilated esophageal body bird beak-like narrowing of lower esophageal sphincter (see Video 1). b; Vigorous achalasia ...

Second, since both hiatal hernia and BE are recognized at endoscopy ... in asymptomatic individuals without a prior diagnosis of esophageal pathology, thus creating ethical issues around ...