The acid moves back into the esophagus because a part of the stomach protrudes up through the diaphragm into the chest. [substeps] This is not an excuse to eat more.
[header] How to treat a hernia at home [title] Eat small meals often. [step] It is recommended to eat 6 small frequent meals per day-3 major meals and 3 snacks in between. Large or heavy meals are not recommended as this can lead to backflow of stomach contents especially in cases of hiatal hernias.