Hiatus+Hernia

//Western Diagnosis// protrusion of the stomach above the diaphragm

Etiology
1. unknown, but see esophageal reflux 2. >40% of population - many asx

Signs & Symptoms
1. like esophageal reflux. Also have a lot of pressure at the cardiac sphincter (left side at 6,7,8th costal margins along ribcage)

Diagnosis
1. x-ray 2. palpation

Treatment
1. like esophageal reflux 2. manual traction of stomach