Atrial fibrillation (AF), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias are commonly seen in clinical practice. GERD and hiatal hernias have been proposed to be a possible cause of AF.

Some hiatal hernia symptoms include: Intense gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, symptoms Frequent regurgitation Chronic cough or sore throat GERD is a disease that impacts the upper ...

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

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 ...

GERD occurs when the sphincter is weak or when there is a structural abnormality such as a hiatal hernia allowing the stomach to slide upward into the chest limiting the ability of the sphincter to ...

Unfortunately, the rich foods and inviting desserts that felt so good going down may be having a scrimmage of their own—inside your stomach… Frequent heartburn may be a sign of a more serious ...

[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 ...