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
surgery 58 years experience
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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