Category: Hiatal Hernia

Where do I find a hiatal hernia specialist in San Antonio?

Often referred to as the “great mimic” because symptoms can resemble many disorders, a hiatal hernia is created when the stomach slides through an upper diaphragm opening (called the hiatus) into the middle compartment of the chest creating discomfort, heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, regurgitation and anemia. The most typical risk factors are obesity, older

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Don’t Let Your Hernia get This Large!

Unless you are a medical professional, you may not have an idea as to what a hernia is and how it is caused. Maybe a friend mentioned a hernia after you complained about severe chest coughs, heartburn, or pain from lifting a heavy object, and now you are worried you may have one. This guide

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