Problems
Sleep 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, social snoring and sleep apnoea
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 moreAcid reflux and heartburn
In most cases, the root cause is a hiatus hernia, which means that the diaphragm is weakened. Being frequently troubled by acid reflux and 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 I swallow
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 moreReflux disease (GERD)
Typical symptoms associated with reflux (GERD) include heartburn. It happens when the stomach slides up through the diaphragm so that gastric juice leaks into the esophagus. We explains why you get reflux and how to treat the root cause.
Read moreOesophageal catarrh (oesophagitis)
Common symptoms of oesophageal catarrh, 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 a lot or being bloated can be symptomatic of a number of issues. For example, a food allergy (lactose or celiac), poor digestion or perhaps repeated swallowing 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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