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Because it keeps the stomach acid from flowing up into the Hiatal hernia at night.
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When people in new Orleans are buried the head is slightly elevated?
The heads are not slightly elevated as compared to the feet, but people are buried above ground.
How long do you have to sleep with your head elevated after getting your wisdom teeth taken out?
As long as you want to.
What is a hernia and how can you get one?
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. They can occur in the abdomen, diaphragm, anus, vertebrae, and even inside the head.
What is a hiatal hernia?
A hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or herniation) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. The symptoms include acid reflux, and pain, similar to heartburn, in the chest and upper stomach. In most patients, hiatus hernias cause no symptoms. Sometimes patients experience heartburn and regurgitation, when stomach acid refluxes back into the esophagus. The following are possible causes or contributing factors for having a hiatus hernia: * Obesity * Frequent coughing * Straining with constipation * Frequent bending over or heavy lifting * Heredity * Smoking * Stress The diagnosis of a hiatus hernia is typically made through an upper GI series or endoscopy. There are two major kinds of hiatus hernia: * The most common (95%) is the sliding hiatus hernia, where the gastroesophageal junction moves above the diaphragm together with some of the stomach. * The second kind is rolling (or paraesophageal) hiatus hernia, when a part of the stomach herniates through the esophageal hiatus beside, and without movement of, the gastroesophageal junction. It is about 100 times less common than the first kind. A third kind is also sometimes described, and is a combination of the first and second kinds. In most cases, sufferers experience no discomfort and no treatment is required. However, when the hiatal hernia is large, or is of the paraesophageal type, it is likely to cause esophageal stricture and discomfort. Symptomatic patients should elevate the head of their beds and avoid lying down directly after meals until treatment is rendered. If the condition has been brought on by stress, stress reduction techniques may be prescribed, or if overweight, weight loss may be indicated. Medications that lower the lower esophageal sphincter (or LES) pressure should be avoided. Antisecretory drugs like proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor blockers can be used to reduce acid secretion. Where hernia symptoms are severe and chronic acid reflux is involved, surgery is sometimes recommended, as chronic reflux can severely injure the esophagus and even lead to esophageal cancer. The surgical procedure used is called Nissen fundoplication. In fundoplication, the gastric fundus (upper part) of the stomach is wrapped, or plicated, around the inferior part of the esophagus, preventing herniation of the stomach through the hiatus in the diaphragm and the reflux of gastric acid. The procedure is now commonly performed laparoscopically. With proper patient selection, laparoscopic fundoplication has low complication rates and a quick recovery. Complications include gas bloat syndrome, dysphagia (trouble swallowing), dumping syndrome, excessive scarring, and rarely, achalasia. The procedure sometimes fails over time, requiring a second surgery to make repairs. [1] 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiatal_herniaThere are different types of hiatal hernias. I had a sliding hernia, which is the most common. It's not as bad as it sounds, as only about 50% of the people who have one, feel any discomfort. The sphincter in your esophagus opens a little bit (causing acid reflux) and part of your stomach can slide up and down your diaphragm. It's usually just a little bit and the top part of your esophagus (above your diaphragm and connects to your stomach) gets irritated and creates a hernia. Most people don't notice it but for those who do, it's painful.
What is the cardiac position?
Head of Bed elevated, legs dependent or dangling. Arms supported at heart level.
What is Cardiac position?
Head of Bed elevated, legs dependent or dangling. Arms supported at heart level.
What is ancient Egyptian yoke?
A yoke is an Ancient Egyptian headrest, in a way like a pillow to keep the head elevated.
Can you reuse mazda b3000 head bolts again?
not recommended
What is the recommended water pressure in meters head of water at the basin tap?
The recommended water pressure is 0.5 to 1 bar
Does Obama have a neck injury?
No neck injury. He just naturally has a slight tilt to his head, putting his nose a bit elevated.
What happens if you slam your cats head into the ground?
You will murder your cat. Not recommended.
What is the torque setting for a 24mm 8.8 bolt?
If you mean a bolt with a head size of 24mm (M16) then the recommended torque setting will be 210Nm but if you mean a head size of 36mm (M24) then the recommended setting will be 710Nm.
