GERD can be caused by a hiatal hernia, which is when the upper part of the stomach moves up through an opening in the diaphragm. This can cause the lower esophageal sphincter and valve to function improperly, allowing food to move up the esophagus. The connection between GERD and hiatus hernia is that GERD can […]
Sliding hiatus hernia is common and often symptomless, but can cause heartburn and GERD. Surgery may be necessary for severe symptoms, with risks and healing times to consider. Paraesophageal hiatus hernia is rarer and requires surgery to avoid tissue death. A sliding hiatus hernia is a type of hernia in which part of the stomach, […]
