The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Hiatal hernia includes:
See also the symptoms of Hiatal hernia and Hiatal hernia: Introduction.
Complications and sequelae of Hiatal hernia from the Diseases Database include:
See also the symptoms of Hiatal hernia and Hiatal hernia: Introduction.
In certain people, reflux damages the lining of the esophagus, resulting in erosions. In extreme cases, the normal lining is replaced by abnormal cells, a condition called Barrett's esophagus. (Source: excerpt from Hiatal Hernia: NIDDK)
You may also want to research other symptoms in our Symptoms Center.
Complications of Hiatal hernia are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Hiatal hernia. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Hiatal hernia and complications of Hiatal hernia is unclear or arbitrary.
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