hiatal hernia
- a variation of hiatus hernia.
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Symptoms of a hiatal hernia can include heartburn and trouble swallowing, as well as hiccups, accompanied by heartburn and burping, nausea and vomiting.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 30, 2022
You could chalk it up to eating too fast, but if it happens regularly, it’s worth considering whether you have a hiatal hernia.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 30, 2022
HINESVILLE, Ga. — Every year, more than 25,000 Americans undergo surgery to correct a hiatal hernia, a condition in which tissue from the stomach bulges into the chest cavity through a hole in the diaphragm.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2014
After having surgery for a hiatal hernia on Feb. 24, Stearns realized the road back to full health was going to be more difficult than expected and knew couldn’t move forward in his role.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2014
A hiatal hernia is an enlarged opening at the point where the gullet goes through the diaphragm.
From Time Magazine Archive
