Hiatal Hernia Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Violent Vomiting
Vomiting is an unpleasant symptom, but it is also something that is sometimes very useful. In forcefully forcing the contents of our stomach out from the body, vomiting can help to protect us against toxins, pathogens, and anything else that might otherwise do us harm.
It is not without its downsides, of course, one of which is that the patient might end up with malnutrition and/or dehydration. In addition, vomiting can sometimes cause violent contractions of the muscles in and around the abdomen. The pressure applied by these muscles can sometimes be enough to force the top of the stomach up through the hiatus.
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