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What is a "hiatal hernia"?

A hiatal hernia, a weakening in the breathing muscle or the diaphragm, can allow a portion of the stomach cavity to go through it and come up into the chest area. A hiatal hernia can later promote more acid reflux and cause heartburn, indigestion, or as we call it, gastroesophageal reflux disorder.

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