6 Causes of Hiatal Hernia
Aging
The risk of developing a hiatal hernia tends to increase with age. This is because the diaphragmatic muscles would become more flexible and weaker naturally. The diaphragm is a strong muscle that helps separate your abdominal compartments and upper chest cavity. The stomach connects with the esophagus through an opening in this part. Due to the weakening effect, the stomach can penetrate the area above your diagram rather than staying securely below this part. [5]
