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By Mayo Clinic staff

Hiatal hernia is most common in people who are:

  • Age 50 or older
  • Obese
  • Smokers
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References
  1. Brady M. Hiatal hernia. In: Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2010. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2009. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/162991320-4/0/2088/0.html. Accessed Sept. 30, 2009.
  2. Jeyarajah R, et al. Abdominal hernias and gastric volvulus. In: Feldman M, et al. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2006. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/162991320-4/0/1389/0.html. Accessed Sept. 30, 2009.
  3. Keifer D. Gastroesophageal reflux disease. In: Rakel, D. Integrative Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/162991320-4/0/1494/0.html. Accessed Sept. 30, 2009.
  4. Kahrilas PJ. Hiatus hernia. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Sept. 30, 2009.
  5. The word on GERD. American College of Gastroenterology. http://www.acg.gi.org/patient/gerd/word.asp. Accessed Sept. 30, 2009.
  6. Picco MF (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla. Oct. 6, 2009.

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