Moderate-sized hiatal hernia

What does "Moderate-sized hiatal hernia" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A moderate-sized hiatal hernia refers to a medical condition where a part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. The term "moderate-sized" indicates that the hernia is not too small or too large, but somewhere in between. This condition can cause discomfort and symptoms like heartburn, but sometimes it might not cause any symptoms at all.

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