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2. Hiatal hernia - Wikipedia

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   A hiatal hernia or hiatus hernia [2] is a type of hernia in which abdominal organs (typically the stomach) slip through the diaphragm into the middle compartment of the chest. [1] [3] This may result in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) with symptoms such as a taste of acid in the back of the mouth or heartburn.

3. This Serious Condition Could Cause Pain Under Your Breast - AOL

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   Hiatal hernia . A hiatal hernia happens when the top of your stomach bulges through an opening in your diaphragm, ... It can cause chest pain when you take a breath or cough. “It can be from any ...

4. Cameron lesions - Wikipedia

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   The diaphragm separates the chest from the abdomen. The esophagus (swallowing tube) passes through the hiatal opening in the diaphragm to reach the stomach. With a hiatal hernia, part of the stomach is displaced upwards into the chest (Figure 1). Large hiatal hernias may cause chronic gastrointestinal blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia.

5. Esophageal motility disorder - Wikipedia

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   Nutcracker esophagus is characterized by high-amplitude peristaltic contractions that are frequently prolonged and cause dysphagia and chest pain. [6] HLES (hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter) is a rare manometric abnormality seen among individuals with dysphagia, chest pain, gastroesophageal reflux, and hiatal hernia. [7]

6. 11 causes of chest pain that aren't a heart attack - AOL

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   There are many issues that cause chest pain, and the true cause often isn't obvious even to experts without further testing. (And this list isn't exhaustive.) So any new chest pain, pressure ...

7. Hernia - Wikipedia

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   Hiatus, or hiatal hernias often result in heartburn but may also cause chest pain or pain while eating. [3] Risk factors for the development of a hernia include smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity, pregnancy, peritoneal dialysis, collagen vascular disease and previous open appendectomy, among others.