Hiatus Hernia

Definition: Hiatus Hernia

Hiatus Hernia

Noun

1. Hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm.

Specialty Definition: Hiatus hernia

Hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or hernia) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm.

The symptoms include pains, similar to heartburn, in the chest and upper stomach. Surgery is recommended, although it can have minor side-effects such as increased production of stomach and intestinal gas.

Commercial Usage: Hiatus Hernia

Domain	Title
Books	Hiatus Hernia (Thorson's Natural Health) (reference) All About Hiatus Hernia and Its Treatment Without Drugs (reference) Coping Successfully with Your Hiatus Hernia (reference) Hiatus Hernia (reference) (more book examples)
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Anagrams: Hiatus Hernia

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