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.

By knowing which foods to eat and which to avoid, you can help minimize many of the gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms of a hiatal hernia, including acid reflux and heartburn. While there is no ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

[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 ...