Does frequent running cause a hiatal hernia?

Patient's question:

I am already twenty-nine years old this year, and I am very fond of running. Recently, I heard from a friend that running frequently can affect gastric prolapse. So I am very concerned and want to consult a doctor here to verify whether frequent running can lead to gastric prolapse?

Doctor's answer:

Under normal circumstances, running on an empty stomach will never cause gastric prolapse. However, if you eat too frequently and then run immediately afterward, it may lead to gastric prolapse, which can have a certain impact on the body. Therefore, it is not advisable to run right after eating, and it is better to run on an empty stomach to prevent serious harm to the body and avoid the recurrence of gastric prolapse, which is beneficial for health.

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