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What Else Besides Avoiding Smoking And Caffeine Is Necessary For Hiatal Hernia And GERD?

Hi I have a small hiatial hernia and gerd I feel severe hunger pains shortly after I eat especially in the morning I am on a gerd medication and have failed others. I feel sick to my stomach every day. I quit smoking, and gave up caffeine. What should I do?
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Dietary modification in the form of cutting down oily, fatty and spicy food items will lower the discomfort as fatty foods remain in the stomach for longer and are more likely to cause reflux. Avoid lying down for at least two hours after meals. Ensure that dinner is a light meal taken at least two hours before bedtime. Rather than taking two or three large meals, try taking frequent small meals. If possible, take some exercise regularly. A brisk walk for just twenty to thirty minutes every day will make a big difference.

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What Else Besides Avoiding Smoking And Caffeine Is Necessary For Hiatal Hernia And GERD?

Hi, Dietary modification in the form of cutting down oily, fatty and spicy food items will lower the discomfort as fatty foods remain in the stomach for longer and are more likely to cause reflux. Avoid lying down for at least two hours after meals. Ensure that dinner is a light meal taken at least two hours before bedtime. Rather than taking two or three large meals, try taking frequent small meals. If possible, take some exercise regularly. A brisk walk for just twenty to thirty minutes every day will make a big difference. Best wishes.