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A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, with two main types: sliding hernia, which is common and often causes GERD-like symptoms, and paraesophageal hernia, which is less common but more dangerous. Risk factors include obesity, pregnancy, heavy lifting, and smoking, with clinical manifestations varying by type. Diagnosis typically involves a barium swallow, and management includes lifestyle modifications, pharmacologic treatments, and possibly surg

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Dela Tonga, Aika May L.

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