Diaphragmatic Hernia

Description of the disease

Diaphragmatic hernia is a condition in which part of the organs of the abdominal cavity (e.g. stomach) protrudes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. This can cause various symptoms and requires medical intervention.

Classification

• By the place of formation: congenital and acquired.
• By the size of the opening in the diaphragm: small, medium, large.

Symptoms

• Pain in the abdomen and/or chest;
• Difficulty breathing;
• Feeling of heaviness in the stomach after eating;
• Vomiting;
• Heart failure.

Causes

The causes of diaphragmatic hernia can be various, including trauma, weakness of the diaphragm, sudden increase in pressure in the abdominal cavity, and other factors.

Diagnosis

Various methods, including X-ray, ultrasound, and CT, may be used to diagnose diaphragmatic hernia.

Treatment

Treatment may include conservative methods (e.g. relieving stomach overload) or surgical intervention to close the defect in the diaphragm.

Prevention

Prevention of diaphragmatic hernia is related to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding traumatic situations, and timely consultation with a doctor when symptoms appear.

Doctor

Diaphragmatic hernia treatment is carried out by a surgeon or gastroenterologist.