How Do You Sleep With A Hiatal Hernia?
A hiatal hernia occurs when a part of the stomach pushes through the opening at your diaphragm (where your esophagus joins your stomach). This condition can be very painful and unpleasant and it can lead to chest pain, heartburn and belching. Having a hiatal hernia may make it difficult for you to get a proper amount of sleep. However, there are a few things that you can do to help you sleep better with a hiatal hernia. Elevate the head of your bed with a sturdy item. Try placing 6-inch blocks or bricks under the legs of your bed (at the head). This elevates your head and chest and makes it more comfortable for you to sleep with a hiatal hernia. Elevating the head of your bed also prevents stomach acid from traveling up into your esophagus while you sleep. Use a wedged-shaped pillow in the bed. A wedged-shaped pillow is sturdy and it provides more support than sleeping on a stack of pillows. You can move your wedged-shaped pillow around in the bed and you may even choose to move the pi
