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Diaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic hernia is a medical condition in which the stomach protrudes up through a defect in the diaphragm, the respiratory muscle that separates the lungs from the contents of the abdomen.
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What is diaphragmatic hernia?
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What causes diaphragmatic hernia?
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What is a cogenital diaphragmatic hernia?
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What are the effects of a diaphragmatic hernia?
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What is the treatment for diaphragmatic hernia?
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What are the symptoms of a diaphragmatic hernia?
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When does a Diaphragmatic hernia have to be repaired?
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When a boy has diaphragmatic hernia, what does it mean?
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There anyone you know had diaphragmatic hernia as a teen?
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What is the treatment required for a diaphragmatic hernia?
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Cogenital diaphragmatic hernia, can you give me more info?
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A 34-year old asked:
Which organs get affected when a diaphragmatic hernia occurs?
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When are congenital diaphragmatic hernias typically detected?
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When a diaphragmatic hernia occurs what is actually happening to the organs?
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A 42-year old female asked:
should a diaphragmatic hernia be operated on even if it is small in an adult?
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A 43-year old asked:
How do you find a diaphragmatic hernia in a baby? Can it be diagnosed before delivery?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the oldest age anyone has lived if he or she has congential diaphragmatic hernia?
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A 42-year old female asked:
should a diaphragmatic hernia be operated on my doctor said it is causing my acid relux but doe s not need surgery because it was very small.?
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A 47-year old asked:
How to treat diaphragmatic hernia in fetus?
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A 45-year old asked:
What does it mean that my baby has a Diaphragmatic hernia?
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What is surgical management of patient having diaphragmatic hernia?
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A 45-year old asked:
Why is the mortality so high for babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernias?
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Are there any non-surgical treatments available for congenital diaphragmatic hernias?
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can a baby die from congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
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Can you tell me what congenital diaphragmatic hernia is?
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How does ECMO help with congenital diaphragmatic hernias?
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A 27-year old asked:
Is there a gene that cause congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
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A 30-year old asked:
Can a diaphragmatic hernia be caused by trauma while in utero?
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What are the treatment options for a congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
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A 29-year old asked:
After you fix a diaphragmatic hernia can it cause respiratory problems later on?
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