{"id":14992,"date":"2025-04-22T15:37:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T15:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venaziel.de\/general-medicine-your-family-practice-in-berlin-mitte-2\/hiatal-hernia-diaphragmatic-hernia-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-in-berlin\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:45:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:45:35","slug":"zwerchfellbruch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/venaziel.de\/en\/hernienzentrum\/zwerchfellbruch\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiatal hernia (diaphragmatic hernia) – causes, symptoms and treatment in Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"

At VenaZiel Hernia Center Berlin (Checkpoint Charlie), we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of hiatal hernias – using the most modern <\/span>, minimally invasive surgical methods<\/span><\/i> and many years of experience. This detailed guide explains <\/span>all forms of hiatal hernia, their causes, symptoms and treatment options, so that you are well informed. <\/span> <\/p>\n

We show when a <\/span>diaphragmatic hernia operation<\/span><\/i> and what needs to be considered during aftercare. We also provide tips on nutrition and behavior as well as answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a hiatal hernia (diaphragmatic hernia)?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A hiatal hernia refers to the <\/span>passage of abdominal organs (usually parts of the stomach) upwards through the diaphragm<\/b> into the chest cavity. Normally, the esophagus and gastric junction pass through a narrow opening in the diaphragm, and the diaphragm supports the lower esophageal sphincter in holding the stomach contents down. In the case of a hiatal hernia, this support structure is weakened or stretched. <\/span><\/p>\n

Consequence:<\/b> The upper part of the stomach or the stomach entrance (<\/span>cardia<\/span><\/i>) can slide upwards. As a result, part of the stomach is suddenly in the chest cavity instead of the abdominal cavity. This ” <\/span>High slides<\/span><\/i>” of the stomach through the diaphragmatic hiatus is the core of the hiatal hernia. A distinction is made between <\/span>Hiatal hernia types<\/b> (see below), depending on which part of the stomach has shifted and how large the hernia is. Small hernias often cause no problems, while larger ones can lead to symptoms such as <\/span>heartburn<\/span><\/i> can lead to heartburn. <\/span> <\/p>\n

Overall, the hiatal hernia is one of the <\/span>most common hernias in the abdominal area – especially in older people: it is estimated that over 50 % of people over 50 have a small hiatal hernia, often unnoticed.<\/p>\n

Anatomical representation: <\/b>normal condition is shown at the top, a hiatal herniaat the bottom <\/span>. In the picture below, the entrance to the stomach slides up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity (pink part of the stomach above the brown diaphragm). In this position, the sphincter muscle between the esophagus and stomach can no longer work properly, which often leads to <\/span> leads to<\/span> reflux.<\/p>\n

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Different forms of hiatal hernia<\/b><\/h3>\n

Not every diaphragmatic hernia is the same. Doctors distinguish between <\/span>Several forms of hiatal hernia<\/b> depending on the extent and location of the organ displacement. Essentially there are <\/span>axial (sliding) and <\/span>paraesophageal (rolling) hernias, as well as mixed forms and special cases. The most important hernia types are: <\/span><\/p>\n