Hiatal Hernia Center - Brentwood, NY
Brentwood Gastroenterologist Doctors for Hiatal HerniaType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Brentwood * Western Suffolk Gastroenterology Associates  Western Suffolk Gastroenterology Associates  Western Suffolk Gastroenterology Associates  Michael R Delman MD  Western Suffolk Gastroenterology Associates  Western Suffolk Gastroenterology Associates  Western Suffolk Gastroenterology Associates  Dix Hills Medical Associates  East Islip Professional  Zvi A Alpern MD  Island Gastroenterology Consultants  Island Gastroenterology Consultants  Farzad Forohar MD  Robert M Lazar MD  Mount Sinai North Shore Medical Group  Mount Sinai North Shore Medical Group  Island Gastroenterology Consultants  Island Gastroenterology Consultants  Island Gastroenterology Consultants  Alan L Spielberg MD  Krishnaiyer Subramani MD  Island Digestive Disease  Island Digestive Disease  Island Digestive Disease  Island Digestive Disease  VA Medical Center Northport  VA Medical Center Northport  Michael C Braunstein MD  Quintana Family Medical  Mount Sinai North Shore Medical Group  Mount Sinai North Shore Medical Group  Melissa Palmer MD  North Country Medical Associates  North Country Medical Associates  North Country Medical Associates  North Country Medical Associates  Huntington Gastroenterology  Huntington Gastroenterology  Huntington Gastroenterology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Stony Brook Gastroenterology & Hepatology  West Carver Medical Associates  West Carver Medical Associates  West Carver Medical Associates  Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants PC  Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants PC  Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants PC  Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants PC  Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants PC  Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants PC  Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants PC  Gastrointestinal Associates PC  Gastrointestinal Associates PC  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Island Medical Group PC  William Caccese MD  Santa Nandi MD  Broadway Internal Medicine Associates  Ali S Karakurum MD  Arain M Nawaz MD  Sound Gastroenterology PC  Sound Gastroenterology PC  Gastroenterology Associates of Suffolk PC  Gastroenterology Associates of Suffolk PC  Gastroenterology Associates of Suffolk PC  Gastroenterology Associates of Suffolk PC  Robert Gross MD PC  Syosset Gastroenterology  Plainview Medical Group  Karl Friedman MD  Gary B Hanfling MD  Sandra Layne MD  Joseph C Lazar MD  Mark Nyitray DO PLLC  Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates PC  Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates PC  Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates PC  Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates PC  Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates PC  Brookhaven Gastroenterology Associates PC  Michael C Barth MD  Gastrointestinal Specialists of LI  Gastrointestinal Specialists of LI  Richard B Rubin MD PC  Oppenheimer & Marchitelli MDs  Nassau University Medical Center  Arun Gupta MD & Neelam Gupta MD  Gamaliel Immanuel MD  Long Island Gastroenterology Group  Long Island Gastroenterology Group  Gastroenterology Associates PC Brentwood, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
2012-06-10
2012-06-10
2012-06-24
2012-07-17
2012-09-23
2012-09-23
2012-11-04
2012-11-11
2012-11-25
Hiatal HerniaRead the Hiatal Hernia article » What is a hiatal hernia?A hiatal hernia is an anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and up into the chest. Although hiatal hernias are present in approximately 15% of the population, they are associated with symptoms in only a minority of those afflicted. Normally, the esophagus or food tube passes down through the chest, crosses the diaphragm, and enters the abdomen through a hole in the diaphragm called the esophageal hiatus. Just below the diaphragm, the esophagus joins the stomach. In individuals with hiatal hernias, the opening of the esophageal hiatus (hiatal opening) is larger than normal, and a portion of the upper stomach slips up or passes (herniates) through the hiatus and into the chest. Although hiatal hernias are occasionally seen in infants where they probably have been present from birth, most hiatal hernias in adults are believed to have developed over many years.
What causes a hiatal hernia?It is thought that hiatal hernias are caused by a larger-than-normal esophageal hiatus, the opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes from the chest into the abdomen; as a result of the large opening, part of the stomach "slips" into the chest. Other potentially contributing factors include:
Are there different types of hiatal hernias?Hiatal hernias are categorized as being either sliding or para-esophageal. Sliding hiatal hernias Sliding hiatal hernias, the mo... Recommended Reading Related to Hiatal HerniaGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) » GERD facts
Other Related Hiatal Hernia ArticlesEmergency Contact for Brentwood
Nearby Brentwood Hospitals *Pilgrim Psychiatric Center Southside Hospital St Catherine of Siena Medical Center Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center Northport VA Medical Center Stony Brook University Medical Center BonSecours Health & Wellness Center Huntington Hospital South Oaks Hospital Brunswick Hall Center Plainview Hospital New Island Hospital Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Syosset Hospital John T Mather Memorial Hospital St Charles Hospital Nassau University Medical Center Glen Cove Hospital Winthrop University Hospital Mercy Medical Center St Francis Hospital The Heart Center South Nassau Communities Hospital North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset Franklin Hospital Long Island Jewish Medical Center Schneider Children's Hospital The Zucker Hillside Hospital Norwalk Hospital Long Beach Medical Center Stamford Hospital Queens Children's Psychiatric Center Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Greenwich Hospital Rye Hospital Center The Holliswood Hospital St Vincent's Hospital Westchester Bridgeport Hospital Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center Cornerstone of Medical Arts Center Hospital Silver Hill Hospital St Vincent's Medical Center St John's Episcopal Hospital South Shore Queens Hospital Center Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester Flushing Hospital Medical Center Jamaica Hospital Medical Center New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens Peninsula Hospital Center The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center New Parkway Hospital Bronx Psychiatric Center Milford Hospital Calvary Hospital Jack D Weiler Hospital New York Westchester Square Medical Center Peconic Bay Medical Center Jacobi Medical Center New York Presbyterian Westchester Forest Hills Hospital White Plains Hospital Center Mount Vernon Hospital Lawrence Hospital Center North Division of Montefiore Medical Center Elmhurst Hospital Center Montefiore Medical Center North Central Bronx Hospital St Barnabas Hospital MMC South Bronx Health Center Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Fulton Division James J Peters VA Medical Center Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Concourse Division Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Hiatal Hernia by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
7 articles-
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition in which the acidified liquid contents of the stomach backs up into the esophagus. The symptoms of uncomplicated GERD are heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. Effective treatment is available for most patients with GERD.
-
Reflux Laryngitis
- Acid backing up into the larynx (voice box), it causes reflux laryngitis. Irritation of the lining of the esophagus, larynx, and throat can lead to esophagitis, sinusitis, strictures, hoarseness, throat clearing, swallowing problems, asthma, chronic cough, and more. Typical symptoms of reflux laryngitis include heartburn, hoarseness, or a sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Reflux laryngitis can be treated with OTC medication, prescription medication, and lifestyle changes.
-
Barrett's Esophagus
- Barrett's esophagus occurs as a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), primarily in white males. GERD refers to the reflux of acidic fluid from the stomach into the esophagus (the swallowing tube), and is classically associated with heartburn.
-
Hernia
- A hernia is an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen. This defect causes a bulging of the abdominal wall. Symptoms of a hernia include pain or discomfort and a localized swelling somewhere on the surface of the abdomen or in the groin area.
-
The Digestive System
- Digestion is the complex process of turning food you eat into the energy you need to survive. The digestive process also involves creating waste to be eliminated, and is made of a series of muscles that coordinate the movement of food.
-
Esophagitis
- Esophagitis is caused by an infection or irritation of the esophagus. Infections that cause esophagitis include candida yeast infection of the esophagus as well as herpes.
-
Heartburn
- Heartburn is a burning sensation experienced from acid reflux (GERD). Symptoms of heartburn include chest pain, burning in the throat, difficulty swallowing, the feeling of food sticking in the throat, and a burning feeling in the chest. Causes of heartburn include dietary habits, lifestyle habits, and medical causes. Treatments for heartburn include lifestyle changes, OTC medication, prescription medication, and surgery.
-
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
-
Medications
10 articles -
Procedures & Tests
2 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
2 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
4 articles -
Health News
2 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
