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 ...

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 ...

A hiatal hernia occurs when a small portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm, a sheetlike muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. Usually this doesn't cause any symptoms, ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Diet modification is one of the cornerstones of hiatal hernia treatment. By knowing ...

the pressure in your abdomen may cause your lower esophageal sphincter to be pushed upward, away from the support of your diaphragm. This condition, known as hiatal hernia, may lead to GERD ...

Conditions like obesity, hiatal hernia, and asthma often co-occur with GERD and may contribute to its development. GERD can itself lead to complications like esophagitis or Barrett’s esophagus.

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 ...

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 ...

GERD occurs when the sphincter is weak or when there is a structural abnormality such as a hiatal hernia allowing the stomach to slide upward into the chest limiting the ability of the sphincter to ...

Obesity, pregnancy, and conditions like a hiatal hernia can increase the risk. Smoking weakens the esophageal muscles and increases acid production. Although acid reflux is not a life-threatening ...