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Does a Hiatus Hernia Cause Esophagitis?

April 26, 2017cause esophagitis hernia hiatus

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Does a Hiatus Hernia Cause Esophagitis?

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A hiatus hernia exists when part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm muscle into the chest. When the hernia is fixed in this position, stomach acid and food do not drain out of it quickly and the LES pressure is overcome. This results in tissue damage to the esophagus. A fixed hiatus hernia, therefore, is an important factor in causing esophagitis.