What is Hiatal Hernia?
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm.
What do patients take to treat Hiatal Hernia and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Omeprazole
(Omeprazole DR, Omez, Acimax, Prilosec)
|
7 |
These charts show data from Hiatal Hernia patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Hiatal Hernia at PatientsLikeMe?
- 310 patients have this condition
- 19 New patients joined this month
- 6 say Hiatal Hernia is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 88% | Females |
|---|---|
| 12% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 17 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 35 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 40 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 32 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 17 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 4 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 189 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 4 |
These charts show data from Hiatal Hernia patients who have completed their condition history