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Hiatus hernia history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The majority of patients with hiatus hernia are asymptomatic. However, some cases may develop gastroesophageal reflux disease which is associated with heart burn, regurgitation, and dysphagia.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
- The majority of patients with hiatus hernia are asymptomatic. However, in some instances, hiatus hernia may develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- History taking in patients with suspected GERD is important in diagnostic approach.
- Important history points that increase suspicion towards delayed gastric emptying and gastroesophageal reflux disease include the following:
Common symptoms
Common symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (typical GERD) include the following:[1]
References
References
- ↑ Chang P, Friedenberg F (2014). “Obesity and GERD”. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 43 (1): 161–73. doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2013.11.009. PMC 3920303. PMID 24503366.
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