Dr. Messmer wrote:
Fat . . . does press against the abdominal organs if there is > enough of it. Reflux is helped by weight loss, for example, so I > suspect if one is overweight the diaphragm is more "supported" . . .
Dr. John,
Does the pressure of fat on the abdominal organs only take place when lying down? Or does it have that effect while standing also?
Susan Schneider
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