Hiatal Hernia Center - Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers * Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  James J O'Mailia MD PA  Gastroenterology Consultants  Lawrence W Gardner MD  Associates in Digestive Health  Associates in Digestive Health  Associates in Digestive Health  Associates in Digestive Health  Digestive Specialists  GI Specialists  Digestive Specialists  GI Specialists  Digestive Specialists  Florida Digestive Care  David M Gutstein MD  Gary M Price MD & David L West MD  Moopen & Wei MDs  Theodore Yaremo MD & Dora O Chizea MD  Theodore Yaremo MD & Dora O Chizea MD  Gastroenterology Specialists  Gastroenterology Specialists  Anchor Health Centers Gastroenterology  James S Amontree MD  ACP Management  Tareq Al-Khatib MD  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Associates In Digestive Disease  Naples Medical Center Walk-In  Rosann Schwartz MD  Joseph G Spano MD PA  Anchor Health Centers Gastroenterology  Anchor Health Centers Gastroenterology  Jay M Raja MD & Premala Raja MD  Mohan Narayanan MD  Anthony DiTomaso MD  Gastroenterology Associates of Venice & Englewood  Gastroenterology Associates of Venice & Englewood  Peter R Dumas MD  Robert H Felman MD  South County Gastroenterology  Pediatric Gastroenterology  Sarasota Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Michael P Sassaris MD  The Medical Practice  The Medical Practice  Eisenman & Eisenman Gastroenterology  Francesco Ferretti MD  Center for Digestive Diseases  Thomas O'Malley & Michael Hall MDs  Lee S Mitchel MD PA  Thomas O'Malley & Michael Hall MDs  Gastroenterology Associates of Sarasota  Gastroenterology Associates of Sarasota  Cynthia Collawn MD  Sarasota Digestive Health Specialist  Constantine G Marousis MD  Sarasota Digestive Health Specialist  Elliot M Livstone MD  Digestive Disease Specialists  Roy D Cavalcant MD  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Brandenton Gastroenterology  Rosabella Shek MD  Digestive Disease Specialist  Digestive Disease Specialist  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Ashok K Dhaduvai MD  Palm Beach Gastroenterology Consultants  Kenneth F Haas MD  Ridge Medical Associates LLC  Caroline C Honculada MD  Richard J Eatroff MD PA  Digestive Disease Associates  Ishwari Prasad MD  Digestive Disease Associates  Mazen Kattih MD  C T Thomas MD  Continued Care of Plant City  Joseph A Boulay Jr. MD PA  David J Vargas MD PA Fort Myers, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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
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