Understanding Hiatal Hernia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
A Hiatal Hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm and enters the chest cavity. The diaphragm is a large muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest and helps in breathing. Normally, the stomach lies completely below the diaphragm. However, when a portion of it slides up through the diaphragm’s opening (