A 33-year-old male asked:

Does weight lifting with a moderate hiatal hernia only cause more reflux or actually pushes the stomach permanently more up?my esophagus is ok. stop?

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Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered

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Reflux: The stomach slides up and down usually. Workout on empty stomach. Be upright as much as reasonable. Lose weight, treat symptoms.

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A 59-year-old female asked:

What is the best medication for a hiatal hernia. I take pepsid 20 bid but my stomach seems to burn 24/7 with occ. Reflux at night. Nexium (esomeprazole) didn't help.?

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Lump in my throat. Constantly drinking water. What could this be. How can I treat it. I have acide reflux, hiatal hernia, stomach ulcer, anxiety.

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A 63-year-old female asked:

My aunt said she has a hole in her stomach that is causing the stomach to go into the esophagus, is that possible? I'm thinking she has it wrong. I do know she has a hiatal hernia. She has had stomach issue for years with little relief?

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A 34-year-old male asked about a 34-year-old female:

Whenever i drink/eat i feel like it won't pass right away having acid reflux some stomach pain have hiatal hernia should I be worried?

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A 33-year-old female asked:

When is a hiatal hernia serious?heartburn is part of my daily life.get reflux sometimes when i sleep. some foods or carrying heavy stuff makes it worse.sometimes i struggle to swallow food as it feels like it does not go into my stomach.gaviscon not

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