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Question: After an endoscopy, I was told I have a hiatal hernia. My symptoms have been periodic nausea and vomiting, usually 2 hours after lunch or dinner and up to midnight. No symptoms until the nausea hits. I was told to avoid caffeine, alcohol, citrus, peppermint, chocolate, and that happens to be what I like the best. I have a grapefruit tree and love fresh fruit so have lots. Is decafe coffee ok.? I drink it black. Also, is herbal tea ok? Heart burn, etc. has never occurred. Absolutely no other symptoms except projectile and lengthy attacks. I didnt get referred to a GI MD except for the endo. thank you, Sandra
Brief Answer:
Please avoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I m Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
First, the items that you have mentioned should be avoided.
There is no doubt about it.
They can further bother you, and will effectively negate the effects of the medicines you are taking.
I agree that caffeine, alcohol, citrus, peppermint, chocolate would definitely bother you.
I would like to add spices, oils and non veg diet to the list.
Please do understand that hiatu hernia can have effects other than heart burn.
Best of luck, Dr Mittal
Please avoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I m Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
First, the items that you have mentioned should be avoided.
There is no doubt about it.
They can further bother you, and will effectively negate the effects of the medicines you are taking.
I agree that caffeine, alcohol, citrus, peppermint, chocolate would definitely bother you.
I would like to add spices, oils and non veg diet to the list.
Please do understand that hiatu hernia can have effects other than heart burn.
Best of luck, Dr Mittal
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