Diet Tips for Persons with Hiatal Hernias

About 50% of all people with hiatal hernias do not have any symptoms. For the other approximate 50% of individuals with hiatal hernias who do have symptoms, heartburn is the most common symptom. Knowing how to control the heartburn through diet is important.

A few quick tips about eating with a hiatal hernia:

• Eat smaller, more frequent meals, instead of larger meals

• Don't eat for at least two hours before bedtime

• Sit up for at least one hour after eating

• Don't bend over right after eating

• Avoid foods that can trigger heartburn (acid reflux) symptoms

• Avoid alcohol

For more information, please check out this article on hiatal hernia diet tips.