Hiatal hernia

Hiatal hernia A hiatal hernia is a condition in which part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm from the abdomen into the chest. The diaphragm is a thin sheet of muscle that is involved in breathing. It separates the abdomen from the chest.

Peptic Ulcer Disease And Acid Reflux Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and Acid Reflux (known as Gastroesophageal Reflux or GERD) are two of the most common known digestive disorders. Together, they affect over one-third of the U.S. population...

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