These may be signs of a hiatal hernia, but they may also appear if you have other conditions. X-rays, barium swallows, and CT scans can help healthcare professionals confirm the diagnosis.

If this is the case, your doctor may do more tests or give you medicine to treat GERD. Some patients may undergo an esophagram or CT scan to diagnose a hiatal hernia. Your doctor will discuss any ...

We hope you'll never need to know this—but in case symptoms of a hernia ever creep up, a Cleveland Clinic surgeon reveals ...