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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.

Snoring – 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.

Heartburn – 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.

Pain 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.

It feels like a lump in my 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.

Acid 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?

Oesophagitis – 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.

Problems 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.

Mucus 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.