Patient's question:
I can't tell the difference between what is a hiatal hernia and what is gastritis. Hiatal hernia and gastritis are not the same disease, right? What is the main difference between a hiatal hernia and gastritis? What are the main symptoms of a hiatal hernia? I like to run, if I have a hiatal hernia can I still run? How long should I run?Doctor's answer:
Hiatal hernia refers to repeated changes in the location of the stomach, while gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Patients with hiatal hernia may also have gastritis. Hiatal hernia is primarily caused by the repeated relaxation of the ligaments that support the stomach, and it is not closely related to gastritis. However, because the stomach's lower part drops in patients with hiatal hernia, they may be more prone to gastritis. Generally, patients with hiatal hernia can run, but they should not run after meals. Running on an empty stomach is acceptable.