A diaphragmatic rupture (hiatus rupture) is common in people over the age of 50. The cause is not exactly known.
A diaphragmatic rupture is common in people over the age of 50. The cause is unknown, but a diaphragmatic rupture probably has something to do with weakening of the tissues that support the digestive tract.
Food enters the body through the mouth and then passes through the esophagus. The esophagus runs through an opening in the diaphragm (diaphragm) to the abdominal cavity; medical name: esophageal opening. The esophagus merges into the stomach, just below the diaphragm.
A hiatus hernia occurs when a portion of the upper stomach bulges into the chest cavity through a break in the diaphragm. There are various symptoms, depending on the size and location of the fracture. Heartburn, chest pain, belching, and difficulty swallowing are hallmarks of a diaphragmatic rupture.
Weight Loss and It quit smoking reduce the symptoms of a diaphragmatic rupture. Also avoid heavy meals and do not lie down after eating. Medications may be prescribed and sometimes surgical repair of the fracture is necessary. In adults, aging, obesity and smoking are risk factors for developing a diaphragmatic rupture.
