Hiatal Hernia (Noun)
Meaning
Hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach bulges up into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.
- Symptoms of a hiatal hernia may include difficulty swallowing and chest pain.
- A hiatal hernia is usually diagnosed with a chest X-ray or endoscopy.
- In some cases, a hiatal hernia can be treated with medication to manage symptoms.
- Untreated hiatal hernia can lead to complications such as narrowing of the esophagus.