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Why do i wake up with weird upper abdominal pain pain when i sleep flat on my back? can it be my hiatal hernia, or reflux? should i be worried?
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Could be a hiatal: It could be a hiatal hernia or heartburn from reflux or gastritis. Try taking an antacid med and see if it improves. Then consider seeing a doctor for further evaluation.
Answered 9/11/2019
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Possibly: One of the lifestyle modifications for a hiatal hernia and / or reflux is sleeping with the head elevated. This uses gravity to help keep the acid from running into the esophagus. You should consider discussing this with your dr as well as other causes of the pain.
Answered 5/21/2013
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