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When i wake up in the morning i stretch but when i stretch i flex my stomach. is flexing the stomach bad for hiatle hernia?

Q: when i wake up in the morning i stretch but when i stretch i flex my stomach. is flexing the stomach bad for hiatle hernia?

: NO. Unless you are flexing by doing sit ups perhaps or doing weight lifting. Need more info.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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NO. Unless you are flexing by doing sit ups perhaps or doing weight lifting. Need more info.

Answered 3/6/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

No, Good Luck

Answered 3/6/2022

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A member asked:

When i wake up in the morning i stretch but when i stretch i flex my stomach. is flexing the stomach bad for hiatle hernia?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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