Treatment for a hiatal hernia that causes heartburn is the same as for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This may include home treatment with lifestyle changes; nonprescription antacids, acid ...

Current guidelines recommend repair surgery for all large paraesophageal hernias in people younger than 60 years. A 2020 study reports that 96.4% of over 17,000 hiatal hernia repairs in a registry ...

A hiatal hernia cannot be self-diagnosed with a physical exam and may be potentially dangerous. Instead, you should see a doctor if you experience symptoms of a hiatal hernia, such as indigestion ...