Hiatal Hernia
... What is a hiatal hernia? Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn''t belong, it''s called a hernia. The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm -- the muscular wall separating t...

Q&A: Hiatal Hernia
... I am a 55-year-old male who is about 30 pounds overweight. Lately I’ve been experiencing frequent heartburn and have an acid taste in the back of my throat. My wife says it’s probably a hiatal hernia....

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)  Hiatal Hernia Heartburn
... What is gastroesophageal reflux?Gastroesophageal reflux or GERD, is the presence of stomach contents in the esophagus. A weakened valve between the esophagus and stomach allows gastric contents to irr...

Overview
... A hernia occurs when one part of your body protrudes through a gap or opening into another part of your body. Many types of hernias occur in the abdominal area. But hiatal hernias — also known a...

Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
... Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of m...