One of the most common causes of hiatus hernias is an increase of pressure in the abdomen against the diaphragm which pushes upward against the stomach. This can be done by such normal or common activities such as coughing, straining during bowel movements, vomiting, muscle strain from lifting, sudden exertion, weight training, obesity and pregnancy. Signs and Symptoms of Hiatal hernias. This will develop soon after eating a meal. Increased amount of belching or the feeling of vomiting that does not come out of your mouth but up into the back of your throat.
Symptoms are usually worse when lying flat or bent forward.
Some people complain that they feel a lump in their chest and cannot swallow correctly, or that the food is lodged in the chest. Predisposing factors of Hiatal hernias. When this acid increases it causes reflux up into the esophagus, without treatment this can lead to scarring of the esophagus and possible stricture. Customary treatment of this disorder. Eating four to six smaller meals during the day instead of three larger meals.