<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I just had an attack yesterday which hey determined after xrays and ultra sould that i have a hiatal hernia. i was in such pain i was given morphine to calm down. also an iv because i was vomiting bile for about 3 hours and an anti nausea iv. i feel much better today but not sure what i should eat. I have to make an appointment with a gastro dr . do not ever want to feel that pain again.  <response>: HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor A hiatus hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm. By itself it does not usually cause symptoms but predisposes a person to reflux or worsens reflux in some persons. In terms of food, you should use a diet that would be used for persons with reflux. This means reducing the use of spicyfattyfriedacidic foods, using small meals. I hope this helps 