Heavy lifting can raise your risk of hernia, but that's not the only thing. Here are the surprising causes of hernias doctors ...

A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach enters the chest cavity through a hole in the diaphragm. Usually, a hiatal hernia does not cause noticeable symptoms. However, larger hiatal hernias ...

Treatment options If a hiatal hernia is not causing symptoms, it may not require treatment. For large hernias or severe cases of uncontrolled reflux or pain, surgery may be necessary.

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