A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. Symptoms of this type of hernia can include frequent acid reflux, GERD, laryngopharyngeal reflux, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. The most common risk factors for this type of hernia are obesity, old age, and scoliosis.
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