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Many people do not know exactly what a hiatal hernia is. To get a better understanding, here is a simple explanation. The hiatus is an opening in the muscle wall (the diaphragm) separating the chest cavity from the abdomen. When functioning normally the food pipe (esophagus) goes down through the hiatus and attaches to the stomach. A hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes up through the hiatus opening…thus the name hiatal hernia. A hiatal hernia is often also referred to as a hiatus hernia.

There are 2 types of hiatal hernia. The first is a Sliding Hiatal Hernia. This is the most common type of hiatal hernia. It happens when part of the esophagus and part of the stomach slide up through the hiatus. Most people who have a sliding hiatal hernia have no symptoms.

The other type of hiatal hernia is called a Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia. This is less common, but more dangerous. It occurs when the esophagus remains in place and part of the stomach squeezes through the hiatus. This can cause the blood supply to the stomach to be cut off.

What Causes a Hiatal Hernia?

A hiatal hernia can be caused by an injury or by weak muscles and tissue within and around the hiatus, or you may have just been born with a large hiatus. Hiatal hernias are more common in people over 50 years old and in smokers. Hiatal hernias are often found in those who have GERDs disease or severe heartburn. While there is no actual proven link between the two, is may be considered a risk factor.

Symptoms of a hiatal hernia include heartburn and chest pain that can be similar to symptoms of acid reflux or GERD. Some people may not feel any symptoms. The larger the hernia, the more likely it is to cause symptoms. This sensation of heartburn is caused by acid reflux backing up into the esophagus.

Natural Hiatal Hernia Remedies

There are many natural remedies for treating hiatal hernias. Here is a short list of natural hiatal hernia treatments.

• Primrose oil supplements
• Drinking aloe vera juice
• Natural herbs including licorice root, ginger, fennel seed
• Exercises for building muscle around the area (be careful not to overdo it)
• Massage therapy
• Sticking to a hiatus hernia diet

To learn more about alternative health remedies for successfully treating a hiatal hernia, download our Reflux Remedy Report. It is a comprehensive step by step guide that is easy to follow and guaranteed to work.

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