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There are several kinds of hernias, but the all happen when pressure pushes an organ (often the intestine) through a weak spot in a muscle face or wall. Treatment for hernias can be no treatment, to medicines to surgery. Modern surgical methods to treat hernias are much improved over older techniques and recovery times are much shorter.

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Bending over

reallyreallyok
reallyreallyok
Hello everyone

New to the HH board, and I have a question for anyone.

Recently I have started becoming very nauseous and my stomach begins to burn and then I feel very bloated after bending down for more than a couple of minutes. It will get so bad that all I can do is lay down for awhile. Then the belching begins and the feeling like I'm going to have the runs(sorry )

Does anyone else experience this and is it because of the hernia??
I really need some answers to this!
Thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
Bending over can put pressure on your stomach/hernia, pushing your stomach up further and causing reflux. Try to avoid bending over -- if possible, squat with your knees and keep your torso more upright and straight.
CindysRain
CindysRain
Ditto what GeekChick said! No bending at the waist with a hiatal.

Also, watch your posture all the time! Pull your shoulders back, stretch out your torso. Did you know posture alone can cause a hiatal? Who'd a thought it? My teenage son usually does my bending when I'm having a particularly hard day.

Have had a HH for around 15 years. They are just miserable. Eat small, small meals several times a day. Keep away from acidic foods. Never lie down after a meal.

Good luck to you.