[31] Individuals with a hiatal hernia may have GERD. The mechanism by which hiatal hernia causes GERD can be due to the trapping of gastric contents in the hernia sac. The trapped gastric contents ...

Instead, you should see a doctor if you experience symptoms of a hiatal hernia, such as indigestion, acid reflux, swallowing difficulties, frequent vomiting, unexplained weight loss, or upper ...

A hiatal hernia that is not causing symptoms does not usually need any treatment. Treatment for a hiatal hernia that causes heartburn is the same as for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This ...

A hiatal hernia occurs when part of your stomach ... large hernias causing problems or smaller hernias causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that isn’t responding to conservative ...

Many people diagnosed with a hiatal hernia will not have any symptoms. Those who do usually experience heartburn and indigestion. While medications may provide some relief, effective hiatal hernia ...

A minimally invasive therapy, the TIF 2.0 procedure reconstructs the gastroesophageal valve and restores its function as a reflux barrier. TIF 2.0 can also be combined consecutively with a surgical ...

Systems announced that the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy updated its guideline on the diagnosis and ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition in pets, particularly dogs and cats.

The association between GERD and AF is debated because of shared confounding factors, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea. Hiatal hernia has been associated with an increased ...

TIF 2.0 can also be combined consecutively with a surgical hiatal hernia repair, in a procedure referred to as cTIF. To diagnose and manage GERD, the ASGE developed an evidence-based guideline ...