Hospital de Loulé

Have you ever heard of hiatal hernia?

May 14, 2024

Have you ever heard of hiatal hernia?

A hiatal hernia occurs when the highest portion of the stomach slides into the chest, through the hiatus of the diaphragm.
Have you ever heard of hiatal hernia?

The main complaints are heartburn and regurgitation, but most patients improve only with dietary, postural and medication care. Prevention involves avoiding wearing very tight clothing, bending the torso or lying down after meals, eating a lot to avoid filling the stomach too much, controlling constipation, sleeping with the head elevated, not smoking and maintaining a healthy weight. healthy.

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