- MedlinePlus: Gastroesophageal Reflux/Hiatal Hernia
Offers links and an interactive overview.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gastroesophagealrefluxhiatalhernia.html
- What is a Hiatus Hernia?
Information sheet from the NEV Division of General Practice Ltd. Explains symptoms, risks, treatment, and self-help.
www.nevdgp.org.au/info/murtagh/general/hiatushernia.htm
- Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Information about these conditions from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gerd
- MerckSource - Hiatal Hernia
Contains diagrams and provides information about hiatal hernias including development, possible causes, and symptoms.
www.mercksource.com/portal/site/mercksource/?epi_menuItemID=50f139befd8ddba...
- WebMD: Hiatal Hernia
Information about the hernia of the stomach bulging up into the chest through hiatus. Includes description and information about surgical treatment.
www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/hiatal-hernia
- MayoClinic: Hiatal Hernia
Comprehensive overview of the hernia which forms at the opening in the diaphragm where the food pipe joins the stomach.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiatal-hernia/DS00099
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Hiatal Hernia
Provides symptoms of hiatal hernia, alternative diagnoses, misdiagnosis, and correct diagnosis.
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hiatal_hernia/symptoms.htm
- InteliHealth: Hiatal Hernia
Describes the symptoms of a strangulated hiatal hernia including sudden severe chest pain or heartburn.
www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10141.html
- About.com: What Are the Symptoms of a Hiatal Hernia?
Explains the symptoms of hernia affecting the hiatus.
heartburn.about.com/od/hiatalhern2/f/herniasymptoms.htm
- eMedicine.com: Hiatal Hernia
Includes medical and surgical treatment and x-ray images.
www.emedicine.com/med/topic1012.htm
- MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Hiatal Hernia
Features illustrations, causes, symptoms, treatment, and possible complications of hernia where the stomach protrudes into the diaphragm.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001137.htm
- WebMD: Understanding Hiatal Hernia
About the digestive disease of hernia affecting the hiatus in the esophagus.
www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/hiatal-hernia
- MayoClinic: Hiatal Hernia Signs and Symptoms
Comprehensive overview of hiatal hernia symptoms when the stomach protrudes into the esophagus.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiatal-hernia/DS00099/DSECTION=2
- MedicineNet: Hiatal Hernia
Provides description, causes, types, symtpoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the larger-than-normal esophageal hiatus.
www.medicinenet.com/hiatal_hernia/article.htm
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