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A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm's hiatus into the chest, potentially causing symptoms like heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and chest pain. Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding tight clothing, eating smaller meals, and elevating the head during sleep. Common symptoms include acid reflux, regurgitation, and bloating.

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A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm's hiatus into the chest, potentially causing symptoms like heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and chest pain. Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding tight clothing, eating smaller meals, and elevating the head during sleep. Common symptoms include acid reflux, regurgitation, and bloating.

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Hiatal Hernia

A hiatal hernia happens when the


upper part of the stomach bulges
through the large muscle that
separates the abdomen and the chest.
The muscle is called the diaphragm.
The diaphragm has a small opening
called a hiatus. The tube used for
swallowing food, called the
esophagus, passes through the hiatus
before connecting to the stomach. In a
hiatal hernia, the stomach pushes up
through that opening and into the
chest.
Chapter 1
• Here are some tips to help prevent or
manage a hiatal hernia:
1. Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight
can increase pressure on the abdomen and
contribute to the development of a hiatal
hernia. Losing weight if overweight can help
reduce this pressure.
2. Avoid tight clothing:
Clothing that is too tight
around the waist can put
pressure on the abdomen
and worsen a hiatal hernia.
3. Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Large, heavy
meals can increase pressure on the stomach and
esophagus, leading to reflux and worsening of hiatal
hernia symptoms. Eating smaller, more frequent
meals can help.

4. Avoid lying down after eating: Wait at


least 2-3 hours after eating before lying
down or going to bed to allow the
stomach to empty and reduce the risk
of reflux.

5. Elevate the head of your


bed: Sleeping with the head
of your bed elevated 6-8
inches can help prevent
stomach contents from
flowing back into the
esophagus at night.
• Here are the common symptoms of
a hiatal hernia:
1. Heartburn or acid reflux: A hiatal
hernia can allow stomach contents to
flow back (reflux) into the esophagus,
causing a burning sensation in the
chest or throat.
2. Difficulty swallowing
(dysphagia): The hernia can make
it harder for food to pass from the
esophagus into the stomach,
leading to a feeling of food getting
stuck.

3. Regurgitation: Stomach
contents, including
undigested food and
stomach acid, can come
back up into the mouth or
throat.
4. Chest pain:
The hernia can
cause a sharp,
burning, or
aching pain in
the chest,
which may be
mistaken for a
heart attack.

5. Belching
and bloating:
Air can
become
trapped in the
stomach,
leading to
excessive
burping or
belching.
Science Performance Task.
8-Isaiah
• Partners:
1. Chazz Maru Racaza
2. Yoshi Cunanan

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