When stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, a hiatal hernia results. This occurs as the stomach forces gastric acids through an opening known as the "esophageal hiatus" and into the esophagus. It is frequently seen in persons in their s.
Weakened muscle tissue that permits your stomach to protrude through your diaphragm results in a hiatal hernia. It's not always clear why this happens. However, the diaphragm alterations brought on by aging could also result in a hiatal hernia. Injury to the area, for instance, following a surgery or a trauma.
Hiatus hernia problems are uncommon, but long-term oesophageal damage from stomach acid leakage can result in ulcers, scarring, and alterations to the oesophageal cells, raising your chance of oesophageal cancer.