What is hypogastric prolapse? When standing, the lower edge of the stomach reaches the pelvis and the lowest point of the arc of the gastric bend drops below the line of the iliac crest, which is called gastric prolapse. It is common in young thin women. What are the symptoms of hypogastric prolapse? Gastric prolapse is characterized by early satiety after meals, epigastric distention, less food intake, progressive wasting, a small amount of epigastric pain, and some pre and postprandial left lower abdominal pain. What are the complications of hypogastric prolapse? Duodenal congestion (also called superior duodenal artery compression syndrome), gastroesophageal reflux disease, etc. What are the treatments for gastric prolapse? The main treatment is herbal medicine, and a course of treatment takes one year and requires two to three courses of treatment. For patients, patience and confidence are important. Does sleeping in a flat position help with prolapse? There is no obvious help or harm to prolapse, but for patients with prolapse who have duodenal congestion, it is best to sleep in the left lateral position. Can a woman with ptosis get pregnant? Pregnancy itself is helpful for patients with ptosis and pregnancy is possible. What are the dietary and lifestyle concerns for patients with ptosis? The first is to eat less and more meals, and not to eat too much each time; the second is not to eat too fatty things, which will affect the gastric emptying; the third is not to walk too much after meals, and to rest for half an hour to an hour in a proper lying position; the fourth is to eat less cold and stimulating drinks and foods. Is gaining weight good for prolapse? In fact, many young women deliberately pursue a thinner body shape, which leads to gastric prolapse. Health is the most important thing.