** 1. hiatal hernia causes food and ACID to reflux back from stomach into esophagus, as a result patient is afraid to consume food, resulting in weight loss. [so have a check on your weight periodically] 2. since hiatus hernia is there, [grade A] i.e. in initial stage, you can incorporate following lifestyle management: . avoid bending/stooping forward or lying immediately after meals. . avoid alcohol,smoking,caffeine,tea . avoid irritant drugs like pain killers. . avoid citrus fruit, tomato, chocolates, spices,fatty food, deep fried food, grapes. . take rice with plain dal or milk or ghee. . do not keep the stomach empty, also do not take heavy meal. 3. You can ask for Prescription medicine like: Avipatikar Churan, Patoladi Kwath, Shankh Vati, Syrup Ayucid, Madhuyashti Churan, Dhatri Lauha.