Living with a Hiatal Hernia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

💡 Understanding Hiatal Hernias A hiatal hernia happens when part of the stomach pushes up into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm. This can cause symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, and chest pain, especially after eating. Factors such as obesity, age, heavy lifting, and chronic coughing can increase the risk. In many cases, lifestyle changes and medications can help manage symptoms, but surgery may be necessary for larger hernias or severe symptoms. Knowing the signs and seeking m

Hernia or Varicose Veins? 🤔 Ever felt a lump in your calf? It might look like a varicose vein, but it could be a hernia. A hernia is when internal organs protrude through weakened muscle. They're common in the groin or belly button, but can also happen in the legs, known as muscle herniations. Muscle herniations may not always cause symptoms but can be visible during exertion and disappear at rest. They might be mistaken for varicose veins, especially if you already have them. Treatment for mus

After my disc herniation I started training like an athlete and this is what happened. I feel and look better than when I was a college athlete. #athlete #fitness #lean #fitness #discherniation #training #fatloss P. 7 | Dex Diu Dee

A hernia usually happens when one of your organs pushes through the muscle or tissue that contains it. It may look like a bulge that can come and go with activity or specific positions and may or may not cause symptoms. Most hernias will eventually require surgical repair. #hernia #herniaabdominal #medical #doctorexplains #liftingweights | The Whiz Doc