Hiatal Hernia: What's as Helpful as Medication?

Many people diagnosed with a hiatal hernia will not have any symptoms. Those who do usually experience heartburn and indigestion. While medications may provide some relief, effective hiatal hernia self-care strategies can also help with pain and discomfort. Several diet and lifestyle interventions are often helpful in reducing and preventing symptoms associated with hiatal hernias. Diet If you have a hiatal hernia, part of your upper stomach bulges into your diaphragm. Your diaphragm helps prevent stomach acid from entering your esophagus. In individuals with hiatal hernias, it's easier for stomach acid to enter the esophagus, causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD can cause several uncomfortable symptoms, such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, bad breath, and issues swallowing. What and how you eat can help manage GERD associated with hiatal hernias. What You Eat A bland diet can help reduce GERD and its uncomfortable symptoms, such as heartburn and nausea. Examples of foo...