CASE OF HIATUS HERNIA: AN AGGRAVATING FACTOR FOR IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

Abstract - Hiatus hernia (HH) is the herniation of stomach into the chest cavity through diaphragm. HH is idiopathic and hence its exact cause is not known; possible causes are age related changes in diaphragm and inborn large hiatus. [1] Cameron lesions are yet another indicative for hiatus hernia. The purpose of this case report is highlighting various sources of the above condition which lead to worsened patient condition leading to hospitalization. Current case is a presentation of heme fibroid, duodenal Cameron lesion and type 1 hiatus hernia leading to worsened iron deficiency anaemia. For the efficient management of patient a proton pump inhibitor and vitamin B complex was advised. Key words:  Hiatus Hernia, Iron deficiency Anemia, Proton Pump Inhibitor, Heme Fibroid