A member asked:

I have gerd. if i eat something that bothers my stomach in moderation or a bit more to put weight on, will it affect or make my hiatal hernia bigger?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Obesity: I am not aware of moderate weight gain or a specific diet affecting hiatal hernias. But obesity can worsen the hernia and the symptoms

Answered 7/9/2015

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