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You have a warm sensation in your upper stomach, from reflux.is it possible to cause a hiatal hernia by jerking forward in your sleep w/on your back?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: You cannot create a hiatal hernia in this manner but elevating the head of bed or sleep on a wedge with 4-6 inches elevation may reduce reflux symptoms.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

You have a warm sensation in your upper stomach, from reflux.is it possible to cause a hiatal hernia by jerking forward in your sleep w/on your back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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