a Hiatal Hernia?

- Heartburn

- Chest pain

- Difficulty swallowing

- Regurgitation

- Nausea

- Vomiting

Risk Factors:

- Age (65 or older)

- Obesity

- Smoking

- Chronic coughing

- Pregnancy

- Certain medications

Diagnosis:

-Physical exam

-Upper endoscopy

-X-ray of the upper GI tract

-CT scan of the abdomen

Manometry (a test that measures the pressure in the esophagus)

Treatment:

- Medications to reduce stomach acid

- Lifestyle changes (avoiding trigger foods, losing weight, quitting smoking, raising the head of the bed)

-Surgery (in severe cases)

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