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(Q40.1) Congenital hiatus hernia
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173 204 in individuals diagnosis congenital hiatus hernia confirmed
2 807 deaths with diagnosis congenital hiatus hernia
2% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital hiatus hernia
Diagnosis congenital hiatus hernia is diagnosed Men are 54.68% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital hiatus hernia
485 (0.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital hiatus hernia
2 322 (5.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital hiatus hernia - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79, 85-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 80-84, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features congenital hiatus hernia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital hiatus hernia - what does this mean
Congenital hiatus hernia is a birth defect in which the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm, allowing the contents of the stomach to move into the chest cavity. this condition is usually caused by a defect in the diaphragm that fails to close completely during fetal development.
What happens during the disease - congenital hiatus hernia
Congenital hiatus hernia is a condition that occurs when the stomach herniates through the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities. this herniation occurs due to an abnormality in the development of the diaphragm, which can cause the stomach to move up into the chest cavity. this can lead to a number of issues, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, and acid reflux.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- Barium swallow test
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Gastric manometry
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat Congenital Hiatus Hernia
- Prescribe medications to reduce stomach acid production.
- Suggest lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of reflux.
- Perform surgery to correct the hernia.
- Provide dietary advice to reduce the risk of reflux.
- Advise on quitting smoking.
- Recommend weight loss if necessary.
- Suggest avoiding certain foods that trigger reflux.
- Prescribe antacids or medications to reduce stomach acid production.
- Perform endoscopy to assess the extent of the hernia.
- Provide counseling to help manage stress.
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital hiatus hernia - Prevention
The best way to prevent congenital hiatus hernia is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding obesity. additionally, pregnant women should receive prenatal care that includes regular ultrasounds to detect any potential issues.