Hiatal Hernia Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Coughing
Coughing is a very common symptom. It is usually quite mild and only short-lived, with the cough stopping as soon as an obstruction has been cleared from the throat. In a lot of cases, however, coughing is caused by a disease and not necessarily by a blockage.
Coughing involves sharp contractions of the muscles in the chest and abdomen area. In some cases, these can contract quite forcefully and/or persistently. In a small number of cases, these contractions can be enough to force the top of the stomach up through the hiatus.
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