Despite the scene in Friends where Joey develops an agonizing hernia, not all hernias are painful. A hiatal hernia, which affects 50 percent of adults over age 50, won’t often directly cause pain. But ...

A hiatal hernia is when your stomach bulges up into your chest through an opening in your diaphragm, the muscle that separates the two areas. This opening is called the hiatus, so this condition is ...

While lifestyle changes can help treat hiatal hernias, it’s best to consult a doctor first. In some cases, you may need other treatment or surgery to remove it. Your diaphragm — which is your primary ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson, MD, MPH Key Takeaways Yellow or greenish vomit means you are throwing up bile, which ...

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) has issued evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and management of hiatal hernia. The new recommendations should help ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old female with MGUS. I was just diagnosed with an ulcer, Barrett's esophagus, GERD and a hiatal hernia of 8 cm. My surgeon has put me on high-dose Prilosec and Carafate ...

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Hernia is a serious condition that requires medical attention. But there is more than one type of hernia that occurs in the body. Hiatal hernia is one of type of hernia that occurs in the upper part ...

Groin hernias may get all the attention, but a hiatal hernia-a lesser-known, yet surprisingly common type-affects more women than men. If you're wondering, "What does a hiatal hernia feel like?" keep ...

I'm recently diagnosed with GERD and hiatal hernia. I'm scheduled for surgery next month. Is it not possible to be under treatment and not go for surgery. I have pain that doesn't go away even on ...

1. When should I take an antacid vs. a Famotidine(Pepcid-AC) or Omeprazole (Prilosec)-like product? Let's start with the basics. Antacids neutralize excess stomach acid to relieve heartburn, sour ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 72-year-old female with MGUS. I was just diagnosed with an ulcer, Barrett’s esophagus, GERD and a hiatal hernia of 8 cm. My surgeon has put me on high-dose Prilosec and Carafate ...