Problems
Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) what does it really mean?
Dysphagia means that a person finds it difficult to eat, chew, swallow and to transport the food from the mouth down to the stomach. It can occur in one or more of the levels in the swallowing process and is thus divided into different types
Read moreSleep apnoea and pauses in breathing
Pauses or interruptions in breathing, also known as sleep apnoea, is due to the weakening of the throat and upper airway muscles. What happens when the muscles are weakened is that they are not able to stay open, but collapse and block the airway.
Read moreSnoring – Causes and solutions to stop snoring
Snoring is something that, directly or indirectly, affects the majority of us – and it is a common condition. Perhaps you don’t snore yourself, but your partner does – which disturbs a good night’s sleep for both of you.
Read moreHeartburn – Symptoms and treatment
Heartburn is in most cases caused by a hiatus hernia, which means that the diaphragm is weakened. Being frequently troubled by heartburn affects your everyday life and sleep.
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 hiatus hernia.
Read moreFeeling of a lump in the throat when swallowing
Feeling pressure or an uncomfortable feeling of a lump in the throat is an unpleasant experience that can cause worry and anxiety. Some people are afraid that food will get stuck when swallowing. We explain common causes and effective treatment on this page.
Read moreAcid reflux – Symptoms and treatment
Typical symptoms associated with acid reflux (GERD) include heartburn. It happens when the stomach slides up through the diaphragm so that gastric juice leaks into the esophagus. We explain why you get reflux and how to treat the root cause.
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 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 moreProblems with saliva and tough mucus in the throat
Tough mucus in your throat may be a symptom of hiatus hernia when the body protects the mucous membranes against the acidic gastric juices that leak into the oesophagus.
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