A hiatal hernia is another type of hernia where a portion of the upper stomach pushes over the diaphragm and into the chest.
In older adults, this condition is common hence age is not only at risk for a hiatal hernia. It can also happen due to pressure on the diaphragm from the persistent lifting of heavy objects, coughing, and smoking.
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A hiatal hernia is a condition when an upper section of the stomach stretches out up through the diaphragm and into the chest region. This condition may develop severe symptoms of acid reflux or GERD and through medicines, these symptoms can be treated. In case, medicines don't work, your doctor may suggest hernia surgery as a treatment.
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An umbilical hernia happens when part of the bowel or fatty tissue pushes through a zone close to the belly button. There are various types of hernia. An umbilical hernia happens when there is a deformity in the front abdominal wall that underlies the umbilicus, or navel.
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An abdominal hernia is a lump or swelling in belly or crotch (top part of leg). It happens when some greasy tissue or part of bowel pushes through a weakness in abdomen wall. Abdominal wall is comprised of sheets of tough muscles and tendons that goes between ribs & crotch.
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