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June 4th, 2007, 01:30 PM
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I've heard that if you lay down after you eat, you run the risk of a hernia. Is this true? And if so, why? |
June 5th, 2007, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by genius2687  I've heard that if you lay down after you eat, you run the risk of a hernia. Is this true? And if so, why? | I don't think so  It is not real... |
June 5th, 2007, 08:35 AM
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Rep Power: 10 | | | i dont know about a hernia, but i do know that laying down right after eating can provoke indigestion and heartburn... |
June 5th, 2007, 08:59 AM
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Rep Power: 217 | | | I started googling this yesterday and one thing I was finding is that a hiatal hernia (also known as diaphragmatic hernias — which form at the opening in your diaphragm where your food pipe joins your stomach.) can often exhibit similar symptoms of heartburn... and it's suggested that layinf down after a big meal be avoided...
Does it cause the hiatal hernia? nope... | |
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