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If your laying on your back, and you move your upper body forward to quick, can that cause a hiatal hernia, or make stomach move up to diaphragm

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: Sitting up quikly will not cause a hiatus hernia.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/31/2018

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A member asked:

If your laying on your back, and you move your upper body forward to quick, can that cause a hiatal hernia, or make stomach move up to diaphragm

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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