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Doctordle #98
Reflux symptoms from stomach slipping upward
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-07-07. It presents "Reflux symptoms from stomach slipping upward" as a Medium Gastroenterology puzzle. The final answer is Hiatal Hernia.
Answer
Hiatal Hernia
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Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 60-year-old has heartburn worse after large meals.
Clue 2
Lying down after eating brings acid taste in the mouth.
Clue 3
Imaging in this fictional case shows part of the stomach above the diaphragm.
Clue 4
The opening involved is where the esophagus passes through.
Clue 5
The condition can be linked with reflux symptoms.
Clue 6
The answer names a hernia through the hiatus.
Plain-language explanation
A hiatal hernia happens when part of the stomach moves up through the diaphragm. The puzzle uses reflux symptoms plus the stomach-above-diaphragm clue.
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