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Prevention of Hernia, hiatus

Symptoms can be prevented or minimised by:

  • Eating frequent small meals.
  • If overweight, weight loss will help minimise the symptoms
  • Avoiding tight fitting clothes
  • Elevating the head of the bed by 4-6 inches to minimise acid regurgitation.
  • Stopping smoking.
  • Avoiding eating late at night.