Diet modification is one of the cornerstones of hiatal hernia treatment. By knowing which foods to eat and which to avoid, you can help minimize many of the gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms of a ...

Recovery from hiatal hernia surgery usually takes four to six weeks, but many patients feel better very quickly after surgery and can even return to work in one to two weeks. You can expect to spend ...

ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having ...

more frequently seen in women. - Umbilical Hernia: Happens around the navel (belly button), common in infants but can affect adults. - Hiatal Hernia: Occurs when part of the stomach pushes into ...