Hiatal Hernia Center - Waukesha, WI
Waukesha 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 Waukesha * GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  G I Specialists SC  G I Specialists SC  G I Specialists SC  G I Specialists SC  G I Specialists SC  G I Specialists SC  Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics  Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics  Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics  Digestive Disease Specialists  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  Digestive Disease Specialists  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  Medicine Associates  Advanced Healthcare High Pointe  Advanced Healthcare High Pointe  Advanced Healthcare Brookfield  Center for Stomach & Intestinal Health  C MM Sundaram MD  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Froedtert & Medical College Clinic  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Medical College of Wisconsin  Froedtert & Medical College Clinic  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  Milwaukee Digestive Disease Consultants  Milwaukee Digestive Disease Consultants  Milwaukee Digestive Disease Consultants  Milwaukee Digestive Disease Consultants  Milwaukee Digestive Disease Consultants  Thomas Slota MD  Milwaukee Digestive Disease Consultants  Milwaukee Digestive Disease Consultants  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  Metro Physicians Group Milwaukee  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates  MedPoint Family Care Center  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic  Madison Medical Affiliates  Madison Medical Affiliates  Madison Medical Affiliates  Madison Medical Affiliates  Aurora Health Center Burlington Gastroenterology  Aurora Health Center Burlington Gastroenterology  Aurora Health Center Burlington Gastroenterology  Aurora Health Center Burlington Gastroenterology  Aurora Health Center Burlington Gastroenterology  Aurora Health Center Burlington Gastroenterology  Prospect Medical Commons  Madison Medical Affiliates  West Bend Clinic  West Bend Clinic  Madison Medical Affiliates  Madison Medical Affiliates  Madison Medical Affiliates  Advanced Healthcare Cedar Creek  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  GI Associates LLC  Aurora Health Center  All Saints Healthcare Gastroenterology  All Saints Healthcare Gastroenterology  All Saints Healthcare Gastroenterology  All Saints Healthcare Gastroenterology  All Saints Healthcare Gastroenterology  Kenosha Medical Center Clinic Digestive Disease Consultants  Kenosha Medical Center Clinic Digestive Disease Consultants  Kenosha Medical Center Clinic Digestive Disease Consultants  Fon Du Lac Gastroenterology  Fon Du Lac Gastroenterology  Fon Du Lac Gastroenterology  Riverview Dean Clinic  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic  Beloit Clinic SC  Beloit Clinic SC  Mercy Health Systems Beloit Medical Center  Digestive Healthcare Specialists  Mary McDonald MD  East Clinic Gastroenterology  St Marys Hospital Dean Clinic Waukesha, WisconsinUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 HerniaUpper GI Series (Barium Swallow) » What is an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series?An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series (barium swallow), is a radiological test that is used to visualize the structures of the upper digestive system - the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. If it is desired to see the remaining parts of the small intestine, a small bowel series can be added to the test. These structures are seen during the examination, and the images are also are saved for further review on X-ray film or digital images. The results of an upper GI series can reveal conditions such as ulcers, tumors, hiatal hernias, scarring, blockages, and abnormalities of the muscular wall of the gastrointestinal tissues.
What are the risks of an upper GI series?Any x-ray test procedure involves some risk from radiation exposure. The radiation exposure is minimized by standard techniques that have been assigned and approved by national and international radiology ... Other Related Hiatal Hernia ArticlesEmergency Contact for Waukesha
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