Problems
Difficulty swallowing food
With a hiatal hernia, it is harder to swallow solid food and drier textures like rice, chicken or meat, while liquids work smoothly. If you also have trouble swallowing liquids, there may be a neurological cause.
Read moreHeartburn – Symptoms and treatment
Heartburn is a common symptom that many people suffer from. On this page we go through the underlying causes and symptoms of heartburn, and provide tips on effective treatment so that you can be symptom free.
Read moreFeels like a lump in the throat
Does it feel like a lump in your throat when swallowing? A lump in the back of the throat is an unpleasant experience that can cause worry and anxiety. Some people worry that food will get stuck when swallowing. On this page, we’ll explain common causes of a lump in the throat – and how […]
Read moreAcid reflux – Symptoms and treatment
If you are suffering from acid reflux problems, you are not alone. Common symptoms of acid reflux disease include coughing, nausea and chest pain. But did you know that a simple daily routine can strengthen the weakened muscles inside your body and thus treat the root cause of the symptoms?
Read moreMucus in the throat and throat clearing
If you have thick mucus in your throat or you constantly clear your throat, then you have common symptoms of a hiatus hernia. Mucus in the throat is the body’s defence mechanism to protect the mucous membranes against the corrosive stomach acid that leaks out in event of a hiatus hernia.
Read moreProblems with belching or gas
Problems with belching or a bloated stomach can be symptoms of an oversensitivity or allergy to certain foods, upset food digestion, or bacteria. Or due to an excessive number of swallows due to a Hiatus hernia.
Read morePersistent dry cough with thick mucus
A hoarse voice, dry cough that does not go away and mucus in the throat may be symptoms of hiatal hernia.
Read morePain in the chest behind the ribs and in the back
Sometimes pain is felt in the chest, in the back, the diaphragm and behind the ribs during or after meals and can then feel like cramp. If you have one or more of these symptoms, it may be a sign of a hiatal hernia.
Read moreOesophagitis – Oesophageal catarrh
Common symptoms of oesophagitis, inflammation of the oesophagus, are acid reflux and heartburn caused by a hiatal hernia. In this article, we explain the underlying causes, how to get relief and treatment.
Read moreSelf-test – are your symptoms caused by a hiatal hernia?
Complete this simple online test in just three minutes and find out whether your symptoms are caused by a Hiatal hernia. Get an immediate answer of how likely it is that this is the cause. The test cannot replace a medical examination by your physician, but it gives a good indication whether you have a […]
Read moreHiatal hernia
A hiatal hernia means that the top part of the stomach slides up into the chest cavity. Common symptoms include heartburn, chest pain and the feeling of a lump in the throat. You can treat a hiatal hernia by strengthening your diaphragm with a simple daily routine.
Read moreDysphagia – Swallowing difficulties
Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, means that a person has difficulty eating, chewing, swallowing and transporting food from the mouth to the stomach. Here you can read more about what causes dysphagia and how you can treat dysphagia using IQoro.
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