Hiatal hernia
Moderateहिंदी: जन्मजात हाइटस हर्निया · தமிழ்: பிறவி உதரவிதான குடலிறக்கம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಜನ್ಮಜಾತ ಹಯಾಟಸ್ ಹರ್ನಿಯಾ · తెలుగు: పుట్టుకతో వచ్చే హైయాటస్ హెర్నియా · বাংলা: জন্মগত হাইটাস হার্নিয়া · मराठी: जन्मजात हायटस हर्निया · ગુજરાતી: જન્મજાત હાયટસ હર્નીયા
About this condition
Hiatal hernia is common in India, especially in overweight individuals and elderly. Part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest, causing heartburn and acid reflux. Symptoms are similar to GERD and treatment includes lifestyle modifications, medications and sometimes surgery for large hernias.
Common symptoms
heartburnacid refluxchest paindifficulty swallowingbelchingfeeling of food stuck
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When to see a doctor: within a week
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Hiatal hernia?
heartburn, acid reflux, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, belching, feeling of food stuck.
When should I see a doctor?
within a week
Is Hiatal hernia common in India?
Hiatal hernia is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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