Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach or other abdominal organs pushes through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity, ...

Tension-free crural repair with nonabsorbable mesh did not reduce the incidence of hiatal hernia recurrence in patients undergoing antireflux surgery for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having ...

Two peer-reviewed studies published in 2024 have established that patients with large, complex hiatal hernias achieve significantly better surgical outcomes when treated by experienced specialists ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having ...

Researchers examined how laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair followed by Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication impacted gastroesophageal reflux disease patients’ clinical outcomes in a study published ...

Q: I read your column regularly and wish you would discuss hiatal hernias. What causes them, is there a cure, and is surgery a safe and reliable option? -- J.M., Claremont, Calif. A: Any hernia is a ...

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It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while "taking care of business," but research shows that prolonged toilet time can increase the risk of several health problems ...

Hernia is a common problem. It causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. Treatment for a hernia may include watchful waiting or surgery. It can often be harmless and pain-free, but at times it ...