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Hiatal hernia
When one part of the body protrudes through an opening into another part of the body, a hernia occurs. Hiatal hernias - also known as diaphragmatic hernias - form at the opening (hiatus) in diaphragm where the food pipe (esophagus) joins the stomach. When the muscle tissue around the hiatus becomes weak, the upper part of your stomach may bulge through the diaphragm into your chest cavity. When to seek medical advice Many people discover they have hiatal hernias when they see their doctor for another problem, such as heartburn. Most cases of heartburn are mild and temporary. But if your symptoms are severe, occur often, or are accompanied by coughing, wheezing, asthma, a sore throat, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or chest pain, talk to your doctor. If you know you have a large hiatal hernia and experience severe chest pain, difficulty breathing or trouble swallowing, seek medical care immediately. Screening and diagnosis Your doctor may discover a hiatal hernia while trying to determine the cause of heartburn, or chest or upper abdominal pain. In that case, it's likely to be found during one of the following procedures:
Hiatal hernia > 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
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