Understanding Hiatal Hernia -- Prevention
How Can I Prevent a Hiatal Hernia?
To prevent symptoms of a hiatal hernia:
- Wear loose clothing. Anything that presses on the stomach can aggravate hiatal hernia symptoms.
- When your stomach is full, avoid bending over or lying down. This increases abdominal pressure and makes gravity work against you, so heartburn is more likely.
- Do not bend over or lie down for two to three hours after eating.
To prevent hiatal hernia:
Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) -- Diagnosis and Treatment
Your doctor may be able to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, from your description of symptoms. The doctor may also suggest tests to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms, to monitor the degree of damage, or to determine the best treatment for you. The three main tests used when GERD is suspected or known are esophageal pH monitoring, endoscopy, and manometry. With pH monitoring, the doctor measures the amount of acid in the esophagus over a 24-48 hour period. This test...
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- Maintain a reasonable weight.
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