Hiatus hernia history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]
Overview
The majority of patients with hiatus hernia are asymptomatic. However, some cases may develop gastroesophageal reflux disease which is associated with heart burn, regurgitation, and dysphagia.
History and Symptoms
- The majority of patients with hiatus hernia are asymptomatic. However, in some instances, hiatus hernia may develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- History taking in patients with suspected GERD is important in diagnostic approach.
- Important history points that increase suspicion towards delayed gastric emptying and gastroesophageal reflux disease include the following:
Common symptoms
Common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (typical GERD) include the following:[1]
References
- ↑ Chang P, Friedenberg F (2014). "Obesity and GERD". Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 43 (1): 161–73. doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2013.11.009. PMC 3920303. PMID 24503366.