I have one and believe me. I am suffering!!!!!!! THIS MAKES YOU SUFFER SO MUCH! I already saw my general surgeon and before surgery he wanted me to get a esophagus oh test, I have it next week but honestly I can't hold anymore! I'm planning on calling him tomorrow and letting him know I am suffering bad and can't go on anymore. WISH ME LUCK
Manny, I just came across this video today Sept 26 2024. I am in similar shape as you bro. What happen, several people we're concerned for you brother. Please let us know as we are actually concerned about you.
This is probably the worst thing anyone can get. It doesn't kill you it only makes you suffer. I rather have something that will kill me than cause long suffering
I totally understand, I have the same thing and suffer all the time. I am planning on visiting Dr. Vikki Petersen. Her clinic's name... Root Cause Medical Clinic in Clearwater, Florida. She has one in California as well. You can read her book titled " Hiatal Hernia Syndrome ". I am determined to get better. Don't give up. ❤
There are many, many ailments worse than a hiatal hernia, such as zoster (shingles) which is very painful and can last for years. Osteoarthritis is another example, painful and debilitating.
Dear Mark, would you please do a video on exercise and HH? A lot of people are confused and I think they give up weight training altogether when modification of weights, ie lighter and more reps, might be better. Thanks for your videos they are really helpful.
I had this problem for a long time before finally having surgery. Was the best thing I ever did. I have made and still am making video updates on RUclips. I had it to where the reflux was actually reaching my larynx and causing me breathing issues as well as constant throat clearing.
How are you feeling now? I’ll go in this Tuesday I’m a nervous wreck, but my indigestion & heartburn is so bad I don’t even know what it feels like not to have it!
Hi! My body has gone through a lot!! I had always been very dedicated to my body. I've never been overweight until recently. In my 30s, I was around 130 pounds now in my 50, I'm 150 pounds. First got diagestive issues when I moved to the USA. After living 3 years here, I contracted H. pilory. Then, ten years later, I started having issues with heartburn, and food would go to my mouth. The doctor found a hiatal hernia that measured 2 cm. I didn't know better, so I went under the knife. Then, 6 years later, the doctor found one gallstone that measured 2 cm, and they removed my gallbladder.😢 The reason they also got gallbladder out is because Bile was moving to my stomach. I was having bile and acid reflex. Then, symptoms went away, but I remained feeling bloated after meals. Since then, I developed IBS symptoms, and just a few weeks ago, I started having heartburn again. 😫 I have avoided sugar for many years. I've tried keto, but the diet makes me have loose stools. I have done fasting, but symptoms don't change. I saw a gastroenterologist last week, and he prescribed an acid blocker, but symptoms are not changing. The fact is, I told him that my right side was hurting, and he didn't say anything. Instead, he wanted me to get a colonoscopy!! Why????? I just recently had a colonguard test, and it came negative. If you tell a doctor about your symptoms and you get an upper respiratory infection because of the acid, how the acid blockers are going to resolve the problem? Why want to do a colonoscopy when right now my problem is at the other end?!!!!😵💫 I have tried to eat more meat than vegetables, and all I get is diarrhea, with lots of bile, and sometimes I get constipated too. It is so hard to follow a diet, especially when your liver is not working properly and there's not a gallbladder to regulate bile. I sincerely regret both surgeries, but I didn't know better, I just wanted to get rid of the symptoms.....and I did, but not for very long. Today, I'm very discouraged, and I don't know who to trust. I don't even know if I can trust everything I watched on RUclips or the diets......I have tried everything. Did I mention that I'm 51 years old and that I have menopause symptoms as well? Yeap!!! So. I get hot flashes, insomnia, and heart palpitations. I don't know which direction to go. I'm lost and frustrated.
It might be worth seeing health practitioners for natural supplements and diet advice that can really help with gentle yoga exercise, I'm the same as you and same age but not had surgery I'm working to cone off ppi as I know there not good for you. Wishing you well 😊
Step no 1 do the opposite of what your doc says and you'll probably be fine. Most of them have very little knowledge of how to fix the body only ridiculous idealology that doesn't make any sense....
I’ve heard that sometimes the smaller hernias cause more symptoms symptoms because the LES sphincter is altered. When most of the stomach pushes through on bigger hiatal hernias the sphincter may regain its natural form once it all crosses the diaphragm opposed to a a small hernia which would be more compressed at the beginning of the stomach where the LES would be.
@@MG-sg2ciI don’t remember exactly where I seen this information but it was from an actual MD which was on one of my social media profiles that I follow. I’ll try to find it and will share if I do.
@jericarodriguez6974 I appreciate it. My son had a small hiatal hernia and has terrible symptoms that ppi drugs aren't controlling. The docs shrugged off the hernia since it's "small". He has a esophageal motility test next week but if that comes back normal it has to be the hernia. That haven't even recommended and barium swallow test. Very frustrating. Thank you again
@@MG-sg2ciI had an endoscopy which showed small hiatal hernia then did barium swallow which showed no hernia, odd. Dr said it tends to move. But prior to barium swallow I was doing self massage to bring hernia down and warm water heel drops in the morning on empty stomach and changed my diet and started digestive enzymes and vitamin c and other supplements intake occasionally. I’ve been lpr and reflux free for about 2-3 months.
@@MG-sg2ci look for a yogurt or kefir that has probiotic strain L. Reuteri I take the one from lifeway kefir they have organic and non organic ones at Walmart or sprouts. I think that bacteria is killed off by antibiotics but it maybe we don’t have it do to diet or antibiotics but that’s what helped me so it might help you or anyone out. Worth a shot
I was diagnosed with a Hiatus hernia 2 years ago which I had from birth but it got worse overtime due to heavy lifting at my previous job.I am awaiting Laproscopy surgery.About 70 per cent of my stomach has pushed through and the chest pain (mimicking a heart attack which I have been rushed into hospital for on numerous occasions with the chest pain/ left arm radiating pain etc..), belching, bloating, acid reflux & food regurgitating is unbearable. I also get breathless very easy and I feel like I am choking in my sleep which wakes me up!. Oh and my ears get blocked also.I have been on 80mg of Omeprazole per day and Gaviscon Advance every day ever since for this issue and Gerd. I need to take this medication to stop heartburn and indigestion which gives me the pain I have mentioned, but if I stop taking it then the pain will come back. Its a catch 22!! I feel so depressed with it😢 Any extra advice would be greatful
Hi. I feel your pain!!!! Mine very similar story. Mimicking heart attack, atrial fibrillation, unable to leave house/sofa. At 81 I’m five days post surgery. All going well. No pain from surgery but do take 2 Panadol at night as I do feel discomfort at night when turning over in sleep but more pulling sensation. I had half my stomach in my chest. Lost nearly 3 years of my life. Good luck!!!!
@@annclarke5670 hi there, hope u are well. Funny enuf i have just had my operation on Friday there and i am getting released home later today. Surgery went well but an awful lot of pain first couple of days. However i have a severe shoulder pain but the doc said that will subside. My HH went from 50% in my chest to 85% and a 1 hour op turned into a 5 hour one. My breathing and symptons have changed for the better so far and i do feel a massive difference.I hope you get better very very soon and i send my best wishes to you ❤
@@thaiboxer8047 I had pretty much exactly the same experience . I saw a gastroenterologist a cardiologist and 4 or 5 doctors. I diagnosed myself but no one would listen. My ex doctor kept telling me to have a colonoscopy and that was it. I lost three years of my very old life. I couldn’t walk, breathe, had atrial fibrillation and blood pressure that would go up to 200/120. I would wake during the night gasping for air. I couldn’t leave the house but just sat and cried most of the time. Lifting is the worst thing you can do. I had laparoscopic surgery about 10 weeks ago and am feeling fine. I had no pain. The surgery was a breeze. Evidently half my stomach was pushing through against my lungs and heart. My only whinge was the diet for a month. Firstly sloppy foods and then gradually building up to normal diet but I lost 6 kilos which is a plus and I plan to keep it off. I had been on Nexium for approximately 30 years and off that and blood pressure tablets.
@@thaiboxer8047 any lifting is really bad. Even picking up groceries or a medium pot plant . Before surgery I had stopped lifting for 12 months. Family and neighbours helped out.
I had a hiatal hernia that was so large, I needed an (open) thoracotomy. It was causing both lungs to partially collapse and my heart was displaced. My stomach was twisting and 90% in my chest. Went to ER several times and they did nothing. i was eventually referred to a thoracic surgeon for the surgery. I was in the hospital for 11 days with NG tube, chest tube, ,etc. It was a very painful surgery that has caused terrible chronic nerve pain and the hernia has come back!
I don't even have GERD symptoms. Never get heartburn but I can actually feel my hernia. And I got checked bc of other things. I thought I was having a heart attack and still do sometimes. It feels like there's electric zaps going through my diaphragm and it can send pain throughout my chest, ribs, left flank, abdomen, back. It makes me feel like I'm dying. I get so dizzy and short of breath and tingling in my body. They tell me mine is small but I'm SKINNY and keep getting skinnier. I think it's pressing on my vagus nerve. It hurts so bad. I can't even explain the way this hurts. It's visceral and I don't think size has anything to do with pain
Ive had something similar, even collapsed to the ground, literally felt like i was on my way out. Ambulance took me up to hospital, but all they did was tests to rule out heart attack, and gave me the pink lady, which did kinda help. Thats was last year september. I am still dealing with some issues, rn i have a sharp pain in the area of the hernia that comes and goes. Is it worth just getting surgery?
I think if I was in your place, I would try acupuncture, yoga and a holistic medicine practitioner. I was told I have hiatus hernia and have some of the symptoms, mine isn't as bad as yours ( yet )
Thank you for this video i would love to ask can hiatel hernia cause kidney damage?Ever since i got diagnosed with hernia i have kidney issues?I hope to hear feedback on this matter.🙏
My hiatal hernia has ruined my health-LES dysfunction, chest pain, sore stomach. reflux, heart palpitations, anxiety, shortness of breath, increase in blood pressure. Flying is a nightmare as the pressurized cabin worsens these symptoms, the bloating you get from flying causes even more pressure upwards on your stomach.
Hi Doctor. I have believed for long that I have HH. I year ago I noticed strong palpitations and had reflux and digestive issues. Needed to go to ER. Also felt a weird sensation in my chest like I could feel the vibrations as the train travels or the bass of the music I was listening etc. It was gone. Few months ago my digestive issues started the arrhythmia followed that kind of affects my breathing too. Like I stop breathing when my heart skips a beat or beats irregularly. The sensation of feeling the vibrations in my chest also returned but it is worse. I started noticing breathing difficulties. In a very weird way. I can even explain it… it happens when I turn my chest, move around, walking etc even when I lift my hands in different ways of even when I look down or to the side. It plays with my breathing. It feels similar to when irregular heartbeat affects my breathtaking but without my heart skipping a beat. It happens now every day all day. But only when I move. When I am still, relaxed laying I dont feel it. Although I notice it if I flex my ches muscles that builds up pressure in my chest. It Weakens me. Kind of depressed at the same time. It affects everything I do. I can not notice it. Like I stop breathing for a moment or like something is poking my lungs inside?? Also have a lot of gas under my chest, feels like it is right under my heart. Burping is difficult. I feel the air pressure makes my symptoms worse. When I feel anxious my neck and chest muscles feel so tight it puts even more pressure on my chest and symptoms even worse. Today I felt like something touching my heart. I could feel the friction while I was having these strong palpitations. My stomach and abdomen right under my sternum pulsates every now and then. I dont wanna live like this. I have no life since its returned. Doctors dont care. I am healthy they say. I started visiting private doctors. Can these breathing issues caused by HH? I didn’t find online anything like what I experience. Makes me worry. Maybe HH pushing on vagus nerve or is it my lung that is ill?
I was diagnosed after symptoms of sudden reflux, tightness around the chest, and feeling short of breath when bending. I was 32 at the time. I have a 3cm hernia. My question for the doctor or anyone that knows is do these always get worse? I eat a bland diet now which helps butim worried about the future for this
Been diagnosed with a HH for a number of years now...my question is can a HH interfere with the phrenic nerve? Occasionally I stop breathing...I lose the ability to breathe in or out until I adjust my position...scared the crap out of me the first time it happened...Docs said there was no medical reason for this to happen and was dismissed with indigestion.
While it’s conceivable that the phrenic nerve could be impinged off hand I would expect it to be on one side only. Interesting question and certainly scary.
I have a 2cm hiatial hernia and high blood calcium,what foods can I eat so that I don't experience breathing difficulties yet get enough nutrients and calories,I am eating sprouts,I need foods that also won't make me worse.thankyou.
Constantly pukish. Anything i eat i vomit. Its impossible to feel normal these days. Last year i visited gastroenterologist he told me i have hiatal hernai from birth and that smoking is making it worse. Ive also developed xanthelasma under my eyes. Is it because of bile ? Also now my lower right side abdomen hurts 😢
Nice to have a dr. here on RUclips. So is it believed that never in human history has this abdominal wall been healed on it's own after a hernia has been formed? Why is that?
Weight loss will often allow the stomach more room to rest comfortably in the abdomen rather than sticking part of itself up into the chest. So weight loss may resolve a hiatal hernia.
It will never be healed on its own don’t listen to anyone that says it can be resolved. The diaphragm/esophagus has been structurally altered/damaged. You can only manage symptoms unfortunately.
. Hi have u had this problem before? I have a small hernia and taking ppi but it works at a certain point. Any recommendations would be greatly helpful 🙂
I’ve had HH and GERD for years and I aspirate while sleeping which feels like it’s burning my esophagus. I take medication two times per day. My Gastroligist is referring me to a surgeon she said there is nothing more than can do for me and wants to make sure this doesn’t turn into esophagus cancer. Do you feel this warrants surgery? If so, what kind?
I am not obese am 135 pound 5’8” lady age 62. CT showed diaphragm hernia up into lung area. Long term tight belt feeling around waist/chest. Recently breathing has worsened. Have zenkers too. Have full feeling all the time.
My daughter is to the point that she is avoiding all protein foods because it is difficult to digest. She has been to the ER several times for difficulty breathing and heart palpitations during the night. I’m afraid she will have mal nutrition. She eats only in the middle of the day and very small amounts. She had all the abdominal tests and a fewheart tests. What can she do?
I was diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia. After I eat I can definitely feel some acid coming up. It causes me to cough and lose my voice. That being said, are H2 blockers known to be effective in treating it? I was originally told to take PPIs, but I've read so many things about side effects, that I haven't followed through on it.
You can see if an H2B helps but the side effects of PPI are overblown, especially on social media by scaremongers who promote the latest snake oil healing. If a H2B or PPI helps, let it. If you end up not needing it after you learn what foods provoke symptoms and perhaps lose weight (if applicable) then stop the medication. I have a video on how to stop PPI because I hope people avoid medicines they don’t need. But I also hope patients aren’t scared to take something helpful.
@@MarkCooperMDI was prescribed poi meds for my hiatal hernia which to be honest hasn’t changed anything related to the hernia which is still a 2cm sliding hernia altho yes it stopped the stomach acid but thats never going to be a good thing in the long term really as the body needs hcl to break food down and extract amino acids to make proteins with so no acid would equate to poor quality proteins being produced due to nutrients not being extracted from food.. Ive stopped taking my ppi meds purely because they made me feel nausius dizzy and just generally unwell very sluggish and lethargic and to be honest I’m no different off the meds than I was on them although I no longer have the dioreha and constipation issues.. The idea was aparantly the ppi stop acid production from the proton pumps in the stomach which was supposed to reduce inflammation of the hernia yet the hernia is just the same no change either way and it still makes me feel like I’m choking and wakes me up at night so to be honest I’m at a loss with what to do I’ve tried the pulling down of the stomach the water and jumping thing the stretching exercises amongst many other ideas being floated around on yt but nothing seems to make it any better.. I’m skinny 70kgs don’t drink dont smoke and eat small portions of food already and was doing Muay Thai kickboxing three times a week so my core strength is fabulous for a guy that’s 56 years old.. Its like I’ve done everything the doctors have asked of me and still no releif from this awfull condition
@@MarkCooperMDhi doctor I have question what test we Should take to find out I don’t know what exactly I have GERD achelsia or hiteal hernia ? Can you explain for each please I’m really suffering from. GERD that’s what doctor said but I have chest is in shortens of breath and feeling choking like feels someone out thier hands in my neck before I felt like lump in my throat it’s scary ? Can you please reply ?
This has ruined my life for the past 5 years. It’s not even manageable no more. Finally on the process to getting surgery to repair it. Don’t accept no as an answer if your suffering, load yourself with information when you go to the docs. Get it sorted it’s going to take over your social life, your work life and ruin your relationships. Trust me it’s an absolute nightmare to deal with!
Mark, I'm a 27 yr old male who was just diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia (2cm). It was causing me bad GERD symptoms which is how I got it diagnosed via endoscopy. I have been involved in powerlifting for years, but am going to be stepping away from that to prevent further issues. I'm worried that even with normal lifting and exercise the hernia will get worse over time. Do you think this is likely to happen at my age/healthy BMI?
Talk to your doctor but just be careful. Try not to bend over when you're exercising. Like don't do lifts of any weight if you have to bend your head below your waist
@@wmd40my friend, running and pushups are permitted? I have also a small HH(1cm) with some symptoms (phlegms , throat sensitivity, swallowing more slowly etc)
@@MasterXtatik I've continued to lift, with intermittent symptoms. I would prefer to not have to take PPI's all my life, but I have had to go on and off them since the diagnosis as symptoms flare up. Due for a second endoscopy at the end of this month. We'll see if it has gotten worse or remained constant.
Ok here’s my story… About 6 years ago upper left stomach would start to tingle when bending over or sitting and hurt to the touch . Lost 100 pounds and it seemed to go away . Over the last couple years the pain came back, mostly when I cough , sneezed our pull when lifting. Docs just say gastritis. So last weekend I had severe stomach pains went to the ER with a contrast scan they said my appendix needed to leave immediately and it did . After getting home I read my scan results and besides the appendix it said small hiatal hernia, they didn’t even mention it . Do you think this can be my issues all along ? Maybe it’s hitting a nerve it radiates to my back and the skin on my upper stomach feels a little numb compared to the other side
I would assume the findings in your appendix were dramatic and that was the reason to focus on that. A small hiatal hernia is common and unlikely to be the reason a person goes to the ER.
I've have had iron deficient anemia for around 4year. II have to have iron infusions around every 1 and a half to two 2 months. I finally found a Doctor who said I have erosions on my hiatus hernia which could be causing me to loose blood. I've been taking.test now. to repair for surgery. How you ever repair a hernia that has emotions on it? If so did red and white cells go back to normal after surgery?
These are Cameron Erosions/Ulcers. They can be hard to spot. They are not well controlled with a proton pump inhibitor because their root cause is the friction of the hernia rubbing against itself as it moves through the diaphragm. Carafate can sometimes coat the Cameron ulcer and allow it to heal without surgery.
My Doctor said it was caused because of hernia going up and creating the Cameron emotions causing bleeding. Im still iron deficient anemiac. I haven't had my surgery yet, because now I have bronchitis and im trying to get that healed first so im not coughing after surgery. Thank you very much.
I am having surgery to repair mine soon. I sure hope it helps my breathing. I haven’t been able to breath with exertion for many years and I don’t know what else it could be.
I had a hatial hernia 6 centemeters they fix it on December no I have it again and is 3 centemeters is very painful and it send me back to the emergency room many many times when they fix my hernia they did the gastric bypass at the same time,now is worse because it hurts when I drink water or I eat,I need help what do I do,I have an appointment next week but I'm afraid the doctor won't fix it 😢
I had a very large HH... it also caused irritation to my heart, recently had surgery to repair it! They had to cut it out of my Chest ! Glad I had the surgery, not fun though! I'm two months out!
This is crazy because I'm around 170lbs, have aspiration pnumonia (crackles while listening to lower lobes) and wheezing from severe reflux. Hiatal hernia is only 1cm but very symptomatic.
Aspiration pneumonia occurs in part because there’s a problem with the junction between your throat, trachea, and esophagus. That can be structural or neurologic. Crackles in the lower lobes doesn’t only equal aspiration pneumonia and can be due to a host of other reasons, including primary cardiopulmonary issues. Wheezing may be a reaction to other triggers as well. If the whole picture doesn’t fit it’s worth looking for other causes to explain the symptoms before being sure this is the definite cause and effect.
I was diagnosed through CT scan that I had a small hiatal hernia. That was in September 2022. It’s now December 2023 and I look like I have a huge ostrich egg in my stomach and I suffer terribly. I recently had a major breast reduction for my back and went from a DDD to a B cup. Recovery from this surgery is so much more painful because now my small breasts , that have tape underneath to cover the stitches are irritated by my hernia pushing against my incisions. Do hiatal hernias grow real big? Whats the difference between a hernia and a hiatal hernia. I am one of those people that look 7 months pregnant high up! My plastic surgeon saw my gut and told me he will do surgery on my hernia once my breasts heal! I go for an ultra sound on Dec 20TH! Is ultrasound a good method to truly see the hernia I have that’s causing me pain, bloating, and causes my stomach to get so hard I think I’m going to pop! Please reply! I really appreciate your information! I did subscribe because I trust your information! God bless you!
Thanks for watching. It sounds like you have a epigastric ventral hernia which protrudes outwards. Hiatal hernias protrude inwards. I hope your recovery goes well.
Very useful video, clear explanations thank you. I suffered a very sudden onset of difficulty in swallowing food it would suddenly get stuck in my throat (oesophagus) wouldn’t budge and could only be dislodged by self induced vomiting, horrible and scary! no heartburn any other issues experienced, I stupidly used professor Google and immediately thought I had oesophageal cancer as did my GP! Quick CT and endoscopy later, small hiatus hernia found, commenced omeprazole 20mg daily and no problem since, so thankful, but wonder is there anything I should do to prevent any future complications and will I ever find out the cause? My friend advised my abdominal muscles were greatly weakened during pregnancy and again with emergency caesarean birth and this could influence things ?? I’m doubtful!
Thanks. A small hiatal hernia allows reflux and inflames the esophagus. An inflamed esophagus may not move normally - producing your symptoms. The Omeprazole would help. Thanks for watching from the Commonwealth! Do you know if they took esophagus biopsy during the endoscopy?
@@MarkCooperMD thank you for your reply Dr Cooper I know how busy you will be so a reply is much appreciated. I stupidly can’t remember 100% if a biopsy was taken, the consultant said immediately after the endoscopy whilst still in theatre, that he was glad to report “no nasties” which I was very relieved at, he looked relieved himself (lovely young Consultant) but this suggests no biopsy was taken, as too quick for results. Im 60 years young and not quite ready to leave this mortal coil 😁. Do you think I should check up on that, I understand that you are not permitted to give medical advice as such but any suggestions to raise with my Consultant would be very helpful. Yes a freezing Scotland sends all the best to you! 🥰🏴🇬🇧
It just depends on what they saw but if they took a biopsy they will get the results to you I expect, though it could take awhile to be sent out to pathology. If they said no nasties you can trust there was nothing dangerous as esophagus cancer is not a shy thing. Edinburgh is beautiful.
@@MarkCooperMD Thank you for this Dr Cooper, yes due a review in a few months time I will follow up then if I haven’t heard anything or any changes beforehand. Yes Edinburgh is a great wee city, I take it you’ve visited! 😊 the variety and size of Scotland makes a great place to visit along with the rest of the UK, like anywhere else it has its downsides, but we love it. You will know Cooper has Scottish origins 😁 lovely tartan! Thank you again for sharing your expertise on these videos, much appreciated
Belching is one of the most obvious symptoms, because hiatal hernia block the food in it,and slowly as the food began to inter dawn to the stomach,it get the air out...my experience
Can't understand why so many people have trouble with this condition i have had one for forty years and have never had a problem i must be the luckiest man on earth so as i am eighty years old it will be coming with me to the crematorium with my bonions they have never given me any trouble either ,i must admit I am very slim and very mobile for my age but do feel for you all who are having problems with your hiatal hernia or your bonions Chin up love to you all
Yes. I basically have belching constantly. After eating it is worse. The hiatal hernia is always making gas as the food is digested. When you eat it is hard for the food to move down because there is air fighting to go up and out. When the air comes up and you belch, then it makes it easier for the food go down through the digestive tract. But of course as that food is digested, more gas occurs. So you are basically bloated 24 hours a day. This is my personal experience.
could I have restrictive lung disease because of obesity hypoventilation??? Back in 2020 when all this started, shorten of breathe is what woke me up , so do you think I have lung disease ? Can breathing exercises heal the hiatal hernia ??? I hope you can answer my questions.
@@RandomPerson-yc4vm Lifting weights MAY make the hernia worse. Many people continue to lift weights but don't try to set records. And other forms of workout are usually OK.
Is kickboxing bad for hiatal hernia? What about weight lifting? Also is long term use of omeprazole bad? It changes the structure of your stomach acid i heard!
Sorry but will have to disagree on sob issue, just about every single person with a hernia in their chest complains of sob regardless of their size. So many video's of people on RUclips talking about it and guess what their number 1 symptom is SOB.
Thanks for sharing your wide experience gained from watching RUclips videos. Consider that it’s biased by the fact these people have strong enough symptoms that they took the time to make a RUclips video. Here’s a boring video idea - hi I have mild symptoms of reflux and not much else and I was incidentally found to have a small hiatal hernia. [End video]. My clinical experience seeing many many patients with hiatal hernia is that many have no shortness of breath, and relatively little symptoms.
I have a 9.5 hernia is it normal for food to get stuck, food will not go down or up i feel if im chocking and gasping for breadth, i have to make myself sick to dislodge food stuck.
I'm concerned that the Va system is screwing me. Had endoscopy and colonoscopy done, several biopsies taken, said h.pylori, gerd and barrett's esophagus, already diagnosed with Parkinson's disease so confused have read that I shouldn't have this combination, and the Va doesn't pay on the scale that doctors ask! So what should I know? I suspect that they will wait for cancer and milk it! Sad for me to think this way but I have battled the Va and still can't get them to say that jet fuel exposure and tce causes Parkinson's disease, so looking for answers, piss on compensation I want to live!😮
I would not consider a hiatal hernia dangerous in general. It’s uncommon that substantial problems occur due to them. They can cause discomfort related to reflux. But it’s quite common they are found incidentally and are asymptomatic. 5cm is a medium size
My doctor could feel my hernia when I try to sit up from lying on my back - I can feel it too. It's above the navel and below the sternum. It feels like a vertical hardened area. Would that be an epigastric hernia? And what would be pushing out there? 😬
This sounds like an epigastric ventral hernia. It’s a weakness in the muscle wall that allows abdominal contents to protrude - usually intestines. They usually protrude as you sit up because of the increased pressure. It can be repaired if causing discomfort.
Inguinal hernia is in your pelvis whereas hiatal is up in your chest. They are separate geographic areas of the body and one doesn’t cause the other. However a person may have more lax tissue that permits the development of hernias.
I recently saw the consultant for this specific issue and mentioned difficulties swallowing and she said that's got nothing to do with my hiatal hernia. Weird
THAinooxer8047 I have had a HH for over 35 yrs. Food would get stuck in my escophgus almost daily. I had endoscopy 3 times. i have lived this nightmare that ruined my social life. when food was stuck I had to stick my finger down my throat to try and throw it up. I could not even swallow saliva when this occurred. If I was lucky I could remove the food quick but most of the time it would take hours to clear. I have found something that has giving me relief and I have not had one issue for the last six months. if you are interested in hearing what worked for me lmk. its not any exercises or surgeries.
hello. I have a large hiatel hernia. i believe they said my stomach was into my chest? but i dont have any symptoms, except small burps when i breathe in at times. i am wondering if i should go through with surgery. or try to lose weight and eat right and just live with it? Thanks
That’s hard. Sounds like a dramatic case but absent substantial symptoms I can see where you’d hesitate to pursue surgery. With such a large hernia I wouldn’t expect weight loss to resolve the situation. But then it doesn’t seem the situation is that bothersome to you for it to matter much either way. Surgery can certainly have complications. If you need to lose a lot of weight surgery would likely be simpler if you first achieve this. I hope this helps you have a thoughtful conversation with your doctors.
Oh, I cannot hardly breathe. I wish it was rare for me, but oh my God can I not do the things I used to do and it sucks. I think it’s life-threatening now. Maybe it’s too late. Maybe I should give up
I stopped the gym but i can go for running and swimming. I reduced the food portions too. I eat more usually but smaller portions. And stopped smoking of course. Alcohol permitted in normal amounts. Avoid fried food and orange juices at night. And one coffee per day. Not more.
I hope this message gets a reply on A question I have. What information can be shared about a bleeding hiatal hernia? When your hernia rubs up against your stomach and causes bleeding I have been dealing with so many health concerns I’m just finding out today about this scenario being the reason I have chronic blood loss and they call me the Anemia lady! I had open heart surgery last year 8/22 and a pacemaker placed a Week😢 later following the OHS. I have a large hiatal hernia and I experienced shortness of breath upon exertion and lately I still deal with the symptoms I had before my heart was worked on….
While a very large hernia may provoke some rhythm changes this is rare. A small hernia will not. And the root cause of an arrhythmia is far more likely a problem in the heart itself. PVCs are quite common but can be disconcerting when noticed. Seeing a doctor would likely provide peace of mind. Thanks for watching.
I think it s due to the anxiety. Try to relax and take deep breaths. Outside at bars and pubs the smoke could worsen the situation. But inside the home i think there is no issue.
I think the main thing to do is lose what weight you can (and is appropriate) and improve fitness as you’ll ultimately recover better if you go into a surgery fit.
It's been 3years and I still can't swallow any good food, but chocolate, milk, but countless times choking kinda feeling with solids.. I would literally do horrible things to be able to have a greasy a&w grandpa-onionsx2... But I'm LAZY to change eating and liquid beverages... Basically living on ice cream and milk for 3 years 90% of the time, which is the worse for my stomach and I lay on my stomach to sleep but not much gerd symptoms.. My god the depression I get from this gerd 👌 👏 first 2 years..... Anyways I need saving lol...
Have you ever seen anyone with a hiatal hernia that out pouched? I had something pop out on me in that area, but I was told by a GI doctor that it can't be the hernia. It only happened once, thankfully, but just curious.
This has ruined my life for the past 5 years. It’s not even manageable no more. Finally on the process to getting surgery to repair it. Don’t accept no as an answer if your suffering, load yourself with information when you go to the docs. Get it sorted it’s going to take over your social life, your work life and ruin your relationships. Trust me it’s an absolute nightmare to deal with!
I have one and believe me. I am suffering!!!!!!! THIS MAKES YOU SUFFER SO MUCH! I already saw my general surgeon and before surgery he wanted me to get a esophagus oh test, I have it next week but honestly I can't hold anymore! I'm planning on calling him tomorrow and letting him know I am suffering bad and can't go on anymore. WISH ME LUCK
I’m praying for u
@@mikaylacactusflower8013 thank you 🙏🏻
Did you or also suffering from a hiatal hernia?
How are you doing ? My dear
Hi Manny, did you have the surgery ? Please let is know how it went and how you are doing ?
Manny, I just came across this video today Sept 26 2024.
I am in similar shape as you bro. What happen, several people we're concerned for you brother.
Please let us know as we are actually concerned about you.
This is probably the worst thing anyone can get. It doesn't kill you it only makes you suffer. I rather have something that will kill me than cause long suffering
Really!
I totally understand, I have the same thing and suffer all the time. I am planning on visiting Dr. Vikki Petersen. Her clinic's name... Root Cause Medical Clinic in Clearwater, Florida. She has one in California as well. You can read her book titled " Hiatal Hernia Syndrome ". I am determined to get better. Don't give up. ❤
@olabrk hi I have a small a hernia but I figured ppi can help u out
It is bad...lord help me
There are many, many ailments worse than a hiatal hernia, such as zoster (shingles) which is very painful and can last for years. Osteoarthritis is another example, painful and debilitating.
Dear Mark, would you please do a video on exercise and HH? A lot of people are confused and I think they give up weight training altogether when modification of weights, ie lighter and more reps, might be better. Thanks for your videos they are really helpful.
I had this problem for a long time before finally having surgery. Was the best thing I ever did. I have made and still am making video updates on RUclips. I had it to where the reflux was actually reaching my larynx and causing me breathing issues as well as constant throat clearing.
How are you feeling now? I’ll go in this Tuesday I’m a nervous wreck, but my indigestion & heartburn is so bad I don’t even know what it feels like not to have it!
@@candicereid4939 My Gerd is completely gone. Only some throat clearing remains and that’s only when I eat a bunch. Just take things day by day :).
I'm visiting the surgeon tomorrow,how do you relax the diaphragm will having and attack..this is a very painful experience
Hi!
My body has gone through a lot!!
I had always been very dedicated to my body. I've never been overweight until recently. In my 30s, I was around 130 pounds now in my 50, I'm 150 pounds. First got diagestive issues when I moved to the USA. After living 3 years here, I contracted H. pilory. Then, ten years later, I started having issues with heartburn, and food would go to my mouth. The doctor found a hiatal hernia that measured 2 cm. I didn't know better, so I went under the knife. Then, 6 years later, the doctor found one gallstone that measured 2 cm, and they removed my gallbladder.😢
The reason they also got gallbladder out is because Bile was moving to my stomach. I was having bile and acid reflex. Then, symptoms went away, but I remained feeling bloated after meals.
Since then, I developed IBS symptoms, and just a few weeks ago, I started having heartburn again. 😫
I have avoided sugar for many years. I've tried keto, but the diet makes me have loose stools. I have done fasting, but symptoms don't change.
I saw a gastroenterologist last week, and he prescribed an acid blocker, but symptoms are not changing. The fact is, I told him that my right side was hurting, and he didn't say anything. Instead, he wanted me to get a colonoscopy!! Why?????
I just recently had a colonguard test, and it came negative.
If you tell a doctor about your symptoms and you get an upper respiratory infection because of the acid, how the acid blockers are going to resolve the problem? Why want to do a colonoscopy when right now my problem is at the other end?!!!!😵💫
I have tried to eat more meat than vegetables, and all I get is diarrhea, with lots of bile, and sometimes I get constipated too. It is so hard to follow a diet, especially when your liver is not working properly and there's not a gallbladder to regulate bile.
I sincerely regret both surgeries, but I didn't know better, I just wanted to get rid of the symptoms.....and I did, but not for very long.
Today, I'm very discouraged, and I don't know who to trust. I don't even know if I can trust everything I watched on RUclips or the diets......I have tried everything. Did I mention that I'm 51 years old and that I have menopause symptoms as well? Yeap!!!
So. I get hot flashes, insomnia, and heart palpitations.
I don't know which direction to go. I'm lost and frustrated.
It might be worth seeing health practitioners for natural supplements and diet advice that can really help with gentle yoga exercise, I'm the same as you and same age but not had surgery I'm working to cone off ppi as I know there not good for you. Wishing you well 😊
Step no 1 do the opposite of what your doc says and you'll probably be fine. Most of them have very little knowledge of how to fix the body only ridiculous idealology that doesn't make any sense....
Wow there should be a support group for us anyone know about one ???
good info, and short, thanks Dr
I’ve heard that sometimes the smaller hernias cause more symptoms symptoms because the LES sphincter is altered. When most of the stomach pushes through on bigger hiatal hernias the sphincter may regain its natural form once it all crosses the diaphragm opposed to a a small hernia which would be more compressed at the beginning of the stomach where the LES would be.
Do you have any more information regarding this? This is very interesting.
@@MG-sg2ciI don’t remember exactly where I seen this information but it was from an actual MD which was on one of my social media profiles that I follow. I’ll try to find it and will share if I do.
@jericarodriguez6974 I appreciate it. My son had a small hiatal hernia and has terrible symptoms that ppi drugs aren't controlling. The docs shrugged off the hernia since it's "small". He has a esophageal motility test next week but if that comes back normal it has to be the hernia. That haven't even recommended and barium swallow test. Very frustrating. Thank you again
@@MG-sg2ciI had an endoscopy which showed small hiatal hernia then did barium swallow which showed no hernia, odd. Dr said it tends to move. But prior to barium swallow I was doing self massage to bring hernia down and warm water heel drops in the morning on empty stomach and changed my diet and started digestive enzymes and vitamin c and other supplements intake occasionally. I’ve been lpr and reflux free for about 2-3 months.
@@MG-sg2ci look for a yogurt or kefir that has probiotic strain L. Reuteri I take the one from lifeway kefir they have organic and non organic ones at Walmart or sprouts. I think that bacteria is killed off by antibiotics but it maybe we don’t have it do to diet or antibiotics but that’s what helped me so it might help you or anyone out. Worth a shot
I was diagnosed with a Hiatus hernia 2 years ago which I had from birth but it got worse overtime due to heavy lifting at my previous job.I am awaiting Laproscopy surgery.About 70 per cent of my stomach has pushed through and the chest pain (mimicking a heart attack which I have been rushed into hospital for on numerous occasions with the chest pain/ left arm radiating pain etc..), belching, bloating, acid reflux & food regurgitating is unbearable. I also get breathless very easy and I feel like I am choking in my sleep which wakes me up!. Oh and my ears get blocked also.I have been on 80mg of Omeprazole per day and Gaviscon Advance every day ever since for this issue and Gerd. I need to take this medication to stop heartburn and indigestion which gives me the pain I have mentioned, but if I stop taking it then the pain will come back. Its a catch 22!! I feel so depressed with it😢 Any extra advice would be greatful
Hi. I feel your pain!!!! Mine very similar story. Mimicking heart attack, atrial fibrillation, unable to leave house/sofa. At 81 I’m five days post surgery. All going well. No pain from surgery but do take 2 Panadol at night as I do feel discomfort at night when turning over in sleep but more pulling sensation. I had half my stomach in my chest. Lost nearly 3 years of my life. Good luck!!!!
@@annclarke5670 hi there, hope u are well. Funny enuf i have just had my operation on Friday there and i am getting released home later today. Surgery went well but an awful lot of pain first couple of days. However i have a severe shoulder pain but the doc said that will subside. My HH went from 50% in my chest to 85% and a 1 hour op turned into a 5 hour one. My breathing and symptons have changed for the better so far and i do feel a massive difference.I hope you get better very very soon and i send my best wishes to you ❤
Does lifting heavy make it worse ? Didn't know that. Also is sport in general bad for it ?
@@thaiboxer8047 I had pretty much exactly the same experience . I saw a gastroenterologist a cardiologist and 4 or 5 doctors. I diagnosed myself but no one would listen. My ex doctor kept telling me to have a colonoscopy and that was it. I lost three years of my very old life. I couldn’t walk, breathe, had atrial fibrillation and blood pressure that would go up to 200/120. I would wake during the night gasping for air. I couldn’t leave the house but just sat and cried most of the time. Lifting is the worst thing you can do. I had laparoscopic surgery about 10 weeks ago and am feeling fine. I had no pain. The surgery was a breeze. Evidently half my stomach was pushing through against my lungs and heart. My only whinge was the diet for a month. Firstly sloppy foods and then gradually building up to normal diet but I lost 6 kilos which is a plus and I plan to keep it off. I had been on Nexium for approximately 30 years and off that and blood pressure tablets.
@@thaiboxer8047 any lifting is really bad. Even picking up groceries or a medium pot plant . Before surgery I had stopped lifting for 12 months. Family and neighbours helped out.
I had a hiatal hernia that was so large, I needed an (open) thoracotomy. It was causing both lungs to partially collapse and my heart was displaced. My stomach was twisting and 90% in my chest. Went to ER several times and they did nothing. i was eventually referred to a thoracic surgeon for the surgery. I was in the hospital for 11 days with NG tube, chest tube, ,etc. It was a very painful surgery that has caused terrible chronic nerve pain and the hernia has come back!
Kidding me?
Thats terrifying
Are you overweight?
This made me cry, 😢 it terrified me to death!
@@DrewGullickdo you have it
I don't even have GERD symptoms. Never get heartburn but I can actually feel my hernia. And I got checked bc of other things. I thought I was having a heart attack and still do sometimes. It feels like there's electric zaps going through my diaphragm and it can send pain throughout my chest, ribs, left flank, abdomen, back. It makes me feel like I'm dying. I get so dizzy and short of breath and tingling in my body. They tell me mine is small but I'm SKINNY and keep getting skinnier. I think it's pressing on my vagus nerve. It hurts so bad. I can't even explain the way this hurts. It's visceral and I don't think size has anything to do with pain
Ive had something similar, even collapsed to the ground, literally felt like i was on my way out. Ambulance took me up to hospital, but all they did was tests to rule out heart attack, and gave me the pink lady, which did kinda help. Thats was last year september. I am still dealing with some issues, rn i have a sharp pain in the area of the hernia that comes and goes. Is it worth just getting surgery?
I know exactly what your going through, except I also have mesenteric panniculitis oh the joy.... NOT
I think if I was in your place, I would try acupuncture, yoga and a holistic medicine practitioner. I was told I have hiatus hernia and have some of the symptoms, mine isn't as bad as yours ( yet )
Thank you for this video i would love to ask can hiatel hernia cause kidney damage?Ever since i got diagnosed with hernia i have kidney issues?I hope to hear feedback on this matter.🙏
My hiatal hernia has ruined my health-LES dysfunction, chest pain, sore stomach. reflux, heart palpitations, anxiety, shortness of breath, increase in blood pressure. Flying is a nightmare as the pressurized cabin worsens these symptoms, the bloating you get from flying causes even more pressure upwards on your stomach.
Hi Doctor. I have believed for long that I have HH. I year ago I noticed strong palpitations and had reflux and digestive issues. Needed to go to ER. Also felt a weird sensation in my chest like I could feel the vibrations as the train travels or the bass of the music I was listening etc. It was gone. Few months ago my digestive issues started the arrhythmia followed that kind of affects my breathing too. Like I stop breathing when my heart skips a beat or beats irregularly. The sensation of feeling the vibrations in my chest also returned but it is worse. I started noticing breathing difficulties. In a very weird way. I can even explain it… it happens when I turn my chest, move around, walking etc even when I lift my hands in different ways of even when I look down or to the side. It plays with my breathing. It feels similar to when irregular heartbeat affects my breathtaking but without my heart skipping a beat. It happens now every day all day. But only when I move. When I am still, relaxed laying I dont feel it. Although I notice it if I flex my ches muscles that builds up pressure in my chest. It Weakens me. Kind of depressed at the same time. It affects everything I do. I can not notice it. Like I stop breathing for a moment or like something is poking my lungs inside?? Also have a lot of gas under my chest, feels like it is right under my heart. Burping is difficult. I feel the air pressure makes my symptoms worse. When I feel anxious my neck and chest muscles feel so tight it puts even more pressure on my chest and symptoms even worse. Today I felt like something touching my heart. I could feel the friction while I was having these strong palpitations. My stomach and abdomen right under my sternum pulsates every now and then. I dont wanna live like this. I have no life since its returned. Doctors dont care. I am healthy they say. I started visiting private doctors. Can these breathing issues caused by HH? I didn’t find online anything like what I experience. Makes me worry. Maybe HH pushing on vagus nerve or is it my lung that is ill?
You may be describing a small pericardial effusion.
I was diagnosed after symptoms of sudden reflux, tightness around the chest, and feeling short of breath when bending. I was 32 at the time. I have a 3cm hernia. My question for the doctor or anyone that knows is do these always get worse? I eat a bland diet now which helps butim worried about the future for this
Been diagnosed with a HH for a number of years now...my question is can a HH interfere with the phrenic nerve? Occasionally I stop breathing...I lose the ability to breathe in or out until I adjust my position...scared the crap out of me the first time it happened...Docs said there was no medical reason for this to happen and was dismissed with indigestion.
While it’s conceivable that the phrenic nerve could be impinged off hand I would expect it to be on one side only. Interesting question and certainly scary.
I have a 2cm hiatial hernia and high blood calcium,what foods can I eat so that I don't experience breathing difficulties yet get enough nutrients and calories,I am eating sprouts,I need foods that also won't make me worse.thankyou.
Very informative thank you.
Constantly pukish. Anything i eat i vomit. Its impossible to feel normal these days. Last year i visited gastroenterologist he told me i have hiatal hernai from birth and that smoking is making it worse. Ive also developed xanthelasma under my eyes. Is it because of bile ? Also now my lower right side abdomen hurts 😢
Nice to have a dr. here on RUclips. So is it believed that never in human history has this abdominal wall been healed on it's own after a hernia has been formed? Why is that?
Weight loss will often allow the stomach more room to rest comfortably in the abdomen rather than sticking part of itself up into the chest. So weight loss may resolve a hiatal hernia.
@@MarkCooperMD I think I may have an ingenial hernia
It will never be healed on its own don’t listen to anyone that says it can be resolved. The diaphragm/esophagus has been structurally altered/damaged. You can only manage symptoms unfortunately.
@@AlejandraGarcia-ho3lq yes. Everybody on RUclips that says they healed it naturally has no proof aka imaging
. Hi have u had this problem before? I have a small hernia and taking ppi but it works at a certain point. Any recommendations would be greatly helpful 🙂
I’ve had HH and GERD
for years and I aspirate while sleeping which feels like it’s burning my esophagus. I take medication two times per day. My Gastroligist is referring me to a surgeon she said there is nothing more than can do for me and wants to make sure this doesn’t turn into esophagus cancer. Do you feel this warrants surgery? If so, what kind?
Do have therapy or surgery
Nissan Fundoplication
I am not obese am 135 pound 5’8” lady age 62. CT showed diaphragm hernia up into lung area. Long term tight belt feeling around waist/chest. Recently breathing has worsened. Have zenkers too. Have full feeling all the time.
My daughter is to the point that she is avoiding all protein foods because it is difficult to digest. She has been to the ER several times for difficulty breathing and heart palpitations during the night. I’m afraid she will have mal nutrition. She eats only in the middle of the day and very small amounts. She had all the abdominal tests and a fewheart tests. What can she do?
What medication would you recommend from hihatal nausea?
I only got gaviscon and esomeprazol for my gastritis
Great video & information. Ty, Doctor.
I have been diagnosed with MALS, but i also have a large hiatal hernia. Does the HH have anything to do with MALS symptoms. Larry
I was diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia. After I eat I can definitely feel some acid coming up. It causes me to cough and lose my voice. That being said, are H2 blockers known to be effective in treating it? I was originally told to take PPIs, but I've read so many things about side effects, that I haven't followed through on it.
You can see if an H2B helps but the side effects of PPI are overblown, especially on social media by scaremongers who promote the latest snake oil healing. If a H2B or PPI helps, let it. If you end up not needing it after you learn what foods provoke symptoms and perhaps lose weight (if applicable) then stop the medication. I have a video on how to stop PPI because I hope people avoid medicines they don’t need. But I also hope patients aren’t scared to take something helpful.
@@MarkCooperMDI was prescribed poi meds for my hiatal hernia which to be honest hasn’t changed anything related to the hernia which is still a 2cm sliding hernia altho yes it stopped the stomach acid but thats never going to be a good thing in the long term really as the body needs hcl to break food down and extract amino acids to make proteins with so no acid would equate to poor quality proteins being produced due to nutrients not being extracted from food..
Ive stopped taking my ppi meds purely because they made me feel nausius dizzy and just generally unwell very sluggish and lethargic and to be honest I’m no different off the meds than I was on them although I no longer have the dioreha and constipation issues..
The idea was aparantly the ppi stop acid production from the proton pumps in the stomach which was supposed to reduce inflammation of the hernia yet the hernia is just the same no change either way and it still makes me feel like I’m choking and wakes me up at night so to be honest I’m at a loss with what to do I’ve tried the pulling down of the stomach the water and jumping thing the stretching exercises amongst many other ideas being floated around on yt but nothing seems to make it any better..
I’m skinny 70kgs don’t drink dont smoke and eat small portions of food already and was doing Muay Thai kickboxing three times a week so my core strength is fabulous for a guy that’s 56 years old..
Its like I’ve done everything the doctors have asked of me and still no releif from this awfull condition
@@MarkCooperMDhi doctor I have question what test we Should take to find out I don’t know what exactly I have GERD achelsia or hiteal hernia ? Can you explain for each please I’m really suffering from. GERD that’s what doctor said but I have chest is in shortens of breath and feeling choking like feels someone out thier hands in my neck before I felt like lump in my throat it’s scary ? Can you please reply ?
This has ruined my life for the past 5 years. It’s not even manageable no more.
Finally on the process to getting surgery to repair it. Don’t accept no as an answer if your suffering, load yourself with information when you go to the docs.
Get it sorted it’s going to take over your social life, your work life and ruin your relationships. Trust me it’s an absolute nightmare to deal with!
Mark, I'm a 27 yr old male who was just diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia (2cm). It was causing me bad GERD symptoms which is how I got it diagnosed via endoscopy. I have been involved in powerlifting for years, but am going to be stepping away from that to prevent further issues. I'm worried that even with normal lifting and exercise the hernia will get worse over time. Do you think this is likely to happen at my age/healthy BMI?
Talk to your doctor but just be careful. Try not to bend over when you're exercising. Like don't do lifts of any weight if you have to bend your head below your waist
What were your symptoms?
@@wmd40my friend, running and pushups are permitted? I have also a small HH(1cm) with some symptoms (phlegms , throat sensitivity, swallowing more slowly etc)
Are you better did you completely stop working out ? Update a bit pls i have same thing as you same age
@@MasterXtatik I've continued to lift, with intermittent symptoms. I would prefer to not have to take PPI's all my life, but I have had to go on and off them since the diagnosis as symptoms flare up. Due for a second endoscopy at the end of this month. We'll see if it has gotten worse or remained constant.
Thank you for helpful Intel!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Can a hiatal hernia lead to an aortic aneurysm? Is there any correlation?
No it would not cause an aortic aneurysm. They’re anatomically and histologically distinct and I wouldn’t draw any correlation.
Ok here’s my story… About 6 years ago upper left stomach would start to tingle when bending over or sitting and hurt to the touch . Lost 100 pounds and it seemed to go away . Over the last couple years the pain came back, mostly when I cough , sneezed our pull when lifting. Docs just say gastritis. So last weekend I had severe stomach pains went to the ER with a contrast scan they said my appendix needed to leave immediately and it did . After getting home I read my scan results and besides the appendix it said small hiatal hernia, they didn’t even mention it . Do you think this can be my issues all along ? Maybe it’s hitting a nerve it radiates to my back and the skin on my upper stomach feels a little numb compared to the other side
I would assume the findings in your appendix were dramatic and that was the reason to focus on that. A small hiatal hernia is common and unlikely to be the reason a person goes to the ER.
If you have 20cm hiatal hernia need surgery? What should i eat? What can I have for pain? Cause its hurting lots.
I've have had iron deficient anemia for around 4year. II have to have iron infusions around every 1 and a half to two 2 months. I finally found a Doctor who said I have erosions on my hiatus hernia which could be causing me to loose blood. I've been taking.test now. to repair for surgery. How you ever repair a hernia that has emotions on it? If so did red and white cells go back to normal after surgery?
These are Cameron Erosions/Ulcers. They can be hard to spot. They are not well controlled with a proton pump inhibitor because their root cause is the friction of the hernia rubbing against itself as it moves through the diaphragm.
Carafate can sometimes coat the Cameron ulcer and allow it to heal without surgery.
My Doctor said it was caused because of hernia going up and creating the Cameron emotions causing bleeding. Im still iron deficient anemiac. I haven't had my surgery yet, because now I have bronchitis and im trying to get that healed first so im not coughing after surgery. Thank you very much.
Mark ...How common are diaphragmatic hernias and are surgeries simple for this type of hernia
I am having surgery to repair mine soon. I sure hope it helps my breathing. I haven’t been able to breath with exertion for many years and I don’t know what else it could be.
Did the hh affected your sexual contacts too?
I had a hatial hernia 6 centemeters they fix it on December no I have it again and is 3 centemeters is very painful and it send me back to the emergency room many many times when they fix my hernia they did the gastric bypass at the same time,now is worse because it hurts when I drink water or I eat,I need help what do I do,I have an appointment next week but I'm afraid the doctor won't fix it 😢
Hey dude hows things going now? What did the doc recommend?
Just diagnosed with this.
I had a very large HH... it also caused irritation to my heart, recently had surgery to repair it! They had to cut it out of my Chest ! Glad I had the surgery, not fun though! I'm two months out!
How has the recovery been? Did your heart symptoms go away? Did you have abnormal rhythms?
Sir how u feel today?
How was surgery
This is crazy because I'm around 170lbs, have aspiration pnumonia (crackles while listening to lower lobes) and wheezing from severe reflux. Hiatal hernia is only 1cm but very symptomatic.
I believe any abnormality in this area of the body is a big deal.
Aspiration pneumonia occurs in part because there’s a problem with the junction between your throat, trachea, and esophagus. That can be structural or neurologic. Crackles in the lower lobes doesn’t only equal aspiration pneumonia and can be due to a host of other reasons, including primary cardiopulmonary issues. Wheezing may be a reaction to other triggers as well. If the whole picture doesn’t fit it’s worth looking for other causes to explain the symptoms before being sure this is the definite cause and effect.
Gotta take off a few pounds go down to 150
I was diagnosed through CT scan that I had a small hiatal hernia. That was in September 2022. It’s now December 2023 and I look like I have a huge ostrich egg in my stomach and I suffer terribly. I recently had a major breast reduction for my back and went from a DDD to a B cup. Recovery from this surgery is so much more painful because now my small breasts , that have tape underneath to cover the stitches are irritated by my hernia pushing against my incisions. Do hiatal hernias grow real big? Whats the difference between a hernia and a hiatal hernia.
I am one of those people that look 7 months pregnant high up! My plastic surgeon saw my gut and told me he will do surgery on my hernia once my breasts heal! I go for an ultra sound on Dec 20TH! Is ultrasound a good method to truly see the hernia I have that’s causing me pain, bloating, and causes my stomach to get so hard I think I’m going to pop! Please reply! I really appreciate your information! I did subscribe because I trust your information! God bless you!
Thanks for watching. It sounds like you have a epigastric ventral hernia which protrudes outwards. Hiatal hernias protrude inwards. I hope your recovery goes well.
Very useful video, clear explanations thank you. I suffered a very sudden onset of difficulty in swallowing food it would suddenly get stuck in my throat (oesophagus) wouldn’t budge and could only be dislodged by self induced vomiting, horrible and scary! no heartburn any other issues experienced, I stupidly used professor Google and immediately thought I had oesophageal cancer as did my GP! Quick CT and endoscopy later, small hiatus hernia found, commenced omeprazole 20mg daily and no problem since, so thankful, but wonder is there anything I should do to prevent any future complications and will I ever find out the cause? My friend advised my abdominal muscles were greatly weakened during pregnancy and again with emergency caesarean birth and this could influence things ?? I’m doubtful!
Thanks. A small hiatal hernia allows reflux and inflames the esophagus. An inflamed esophagus may not move normally - producing your symptoms. The Omeprazole would help. Thanks for watching from the Commonwealth! Do you know if they took esophagus biopsy during the endoscopy?
@@MarkCooperMD thank you for your reply Dr Cooper I know how busy you will be so a reply is much appreciated. I stupidly can’t remember 100% if a biopsy was taken, the consultant said immediately after the endoscopy whilst still in theatre, that he was glad to report “no nasties” which I was very relieved at, he looked relieved himself (lovely young Consultant) but this suggests no biopsy was taken, as too quick for results. Im 60 years young and not quite ready to leave this mortal coil 😁. Do you think I should check up on that, I understand that you are not permitted to give medical advice as such but any suggestions to raise with my Consultant would be very helpful. Yes a freezing Scotland sends all the best to you! 🥰🏴🇬🇧
It just depends on what they saw but if they took a biopsy they will get the results to you I expect, though it could take awhile to be sent out to pathology. If they said no nasties you can trust there was nothing dangerous as esophagus cancer is not a shy thing. Edinburgh is beautiful.
@@MarkCooperMD Thank you for this Dr Cooper, yes due a review in a few months time I will follow up then if I haven’t heard anything or any changes beforehand. Yes Edinburgh is a great wee city, I take it you’ve visited! 😊 the variety and size of Scotland makes a great place to visit along with the rest of the UK, like anywhere else it has its downsides, but we love it. You will know Cooper has Scottish origins 😁 lovely tartan! Thank you again for sharing your expertise on these videos, much appreciated
Can hiatal hernia cause belching? I have severe belching lasting up to 20 mins continuosly.
Thanks for the question. We will answer it in a future video.
Me too! 😢
Belching is one of the most obvious symptoms, because hiatal hernia block the food in it,and slowly as the food began to inter dawn to the stomach,it get the air out...my experience
Can't understand why so many people have trouble with this condition i have had one for forty years and have never had a problem i must be the luckiest man on earth so as i am eighty years old it will be coming with me to the crematorium with my bonions they have never given me any trouble either ,i must admit I am very slim and very mobile for my age but do feel for you all who are having problems with your hiatal hernia or your bonions Chin up love to you all
Yes. I basically have belching constantly. After eating it is worse. The hiatal hernia is always making gas as the food is digested. When you eat it is hard for the food to move down because there is air fighting to go up and out. When the air comes up and you belch, then it makes it easier for the food go down through the digestive tract. But of course as that food is digested, more gas occurs. So you are basically bloated 24 hours a day. This is my personal experience.
You are a legend Doc !!!
Do you recommend using apple cider vinegar for gi upset? Thank you
Also can certain positions relieve symptoms?
could I have restrictive lung disease because of obesity hypoventilation???
Back in 2020 when all this started, shorten of breathe is what woke me up , so do you think I have
lung disease ? Can breathing exercises heal the hiatal hernia ??? I hope you can answer my questions.
Is it ok to workout/lift weights if you have a small hiatal hernia or will it make the hernia bigger?
It will make the hernia worse
@@RandomPerson-yc4vm Lifting weights MAY make the hernia worse. Many people continue to lift weights but don't try to set records. And other forms of workout are usually OK.
@paulmaxwell8851 pushups are suggested for HH?
Is kickboxing bad for hiatal hernia? What about weight lifting? Also is long term use of omeprazole bad? It changes the structure of your stomach acid i heard!
Its only going to get worse
@@RandomPerson-yc4vm Weight lifting caused mine. Wish I never did it!
Omeprazole is bloody useless
@@marlonr197 its useless and dangerous. PPIS are very dangerous
I’m 18 with little symptoms, mine is hill grade 4. Why would I have this. I don’t want to deal with issues as I age ☹️
The other aspect of chest pain is trapped gas below the hernia. When you burp and the pain is relieved kind of explains this.
I have a type 2 hiatus hernia. From what I heard that is typically something you are born with? It seems to be getting worse thou.
Sorry but will have to disagree on sob issue, just about every single person with a hernia in their chest complains of sob regardless of their size. So many video's of people on RUclips talking about it and guess what their number 1 symptom is SOB.
Thanks for sharing your wide experience gained from watching RUclips videos. Consider that it’s biased by the fact these people have strong enough symptoms that they took the time to make a RUclips video. Here’s a boring video idea - hi I have mild symptoms of reflux and not much else and I was incidentally found to have a small hiatal hernia. [End video].
My clinical experience seeing many many patients with hiatal hernia is that many have no shortness of breath, and relatively little symptoms.
So It happens to me when I practice yoga!! When it First happened i was so scared.. so i actually stop practicing because is very scary!!
Knowledge of symptoms heal every scary feeling. Does hh annoy you at other exercises apart from yoga? I think that aerobics could help you more
Hi can one fly if they have a hiatal hernia...long or short distance flights?
I have a 9.5 hernia is it normal for food to get stuck, food will not go down or up i feel if im chocking and gasping for breadth, i have to make myself sick to dislodge food stuck.
I'm concerned that the Va system is screwing me. Had endoscopy and colonoscopy done, several biopsies taken, said h.pylori, gerd and barrett's esophagus, already diagnosed with Parkinson's disease so confused have read that I shouldn't have this combination, and the Va doesn't pay on the scale that doctors ask! So what should I know? I suspect that they will wait for cancer and milk it! Sad for me to think this way but I have battled the Va and still can't get them to say that jet fuel exposure and tce causes Parkinson's disease, so looking for answers, piss on compensation I want to live!😮
Not sure what you mean by “shouldn’t have this combination”
I'm so scard I fround out today that I have a hurnia and I'm just scard bc I got to what 3 months befor surgury I just had my galbladear removed
Can hiatal hernia cause bad breath?
Yes, because it permits reflux.
@@MarkCooperMD thanks for the immediate response doctor
Is 5cm hatial hernia dangerous?
I would not consider a hiatal hernia dangerous in general. It’s uncommon that substantial problems occur due to them. They can cause discomfort related to reflux. But it’s quite common they are found incidentally and are asymptomatic. 5cm is a medium size
It’s like everything I do it just gets worse like what are you doing? Nothing works.
My doctor could feel my hernia when I try to sit up from lying on my back - I can feel it too. It's above the navel and below the sternum. It feels like a vertical hardened area. Would that be an epigastric hernia? And what would be pushing out there? 😬
This sounds like an epigastric ventral hernia. It’s a weakness in the muscle wall that allows abdominal contents to protrude - usually intestines. They usually protrude as you sit up because of the increased pressure. It can be repaired if causing discomfort.
Can an iguinal hernia injury be the cause of a hiatal hernia diagnosis?
Inguinal hernia is in your pelvis whereas hiatal is up in your chest. They are separate geographic areas of the body and one doesn’t cause the other. However a person may have more lax tissue that permits the development of hernias.
I recently saw the consultant for this specific issue and mentioned difficulties swallowing and she said that's got nothing to do with my hiatal hernia. Weird
THAinooxer8047 I have had a HH for over 35 yrs. Food would get stuck in my escophgus almost daily. I had endoscopy 3 times. i have lived this nightmare that ruined my social life. when food was stuck I had to stick my finger down my throat to try and throw it up. I could not even swallow saliva when this occurred. If I was lucky I could remove the food quick but most of the time it would take hours to clear. I have found something that has giving me relief and I have not had one issue for the last six months. if you are interested in hearing what worked for me lmk. its not any exercises or surgeries.
@@joes2484 thanks for responding to my comment! Would you mind sharing with me what it is that you found helpful with this issue?
Thanks in advance
@@joes2484
I’m interested too
Why would a 15 yr old get hiatal hernia? 40 yrs later & the Dr won't fix it. Why?
hello. I have a large hiatel hernia. i believe they said my stomach was into my chest? but i dont have any symptoms, except small burps when i breathe in at times. i am wondering if i should go through with surgery. or try to lose weight and eat right and just live with it? Thanks
That’s hard. Sounds like a dramatic case but absent substantial symptoms I can see where you’d hesitate to pursue surgery. With such a large hernia I wouldn’t expect weight loss to resolve the situation. But then it doesn’t seem the situation is that bothersome to you for it to matter much either way. Surgery can certainly have complications. If you need to lose a lot of weight surgery would likely be simpler if you first achieve this. I hope this helps you have a thoughtful conversation with your doctors.
Is the heart population include ?
Oh, I cannot hardly breathe. I wish it was rare for me, but oh my God can I not do the things I used to do and it sucks. I think it’s life-threatening now. Maybe it’s too late. Maybe I should give up
I stopped the gym but i can go for running and swimming. I reduced the food portions too. I eat more usually but smaller portions. And stopped smoking of course. Alcohol permitted in normal amounts. Avoid fried food and orange juices at night. And one coffee per day. Not more.
Accacia honey makes me good... Allah guided me...
Will a small hiatal hernia cause gerd?
A small hernia can contribute but it remains likely that dietary factors are a larger factor than the hernia.
Does any one has shortness of breath and feel choking feels like someone is choking your throat? It’s scary
I know I'm not feeling good , with shortness of breathe , nothing choking me .
I hope this message gets a reply on
A question I have. What information can be shared about a bleeding hiatal hernia? When your hernia rubs up against your stomach and causes bleeding I have been dealing with so many health concerns I’m just finding out today about this scenario being the reason I have chronic blood loss and they call me the Anemia lady!
I had open heart surgery last year 8/22 and a pacemaker placed a Week😢 later following the OHS.
I have a large hiatal hernia and I experienced shortness of breath upon exertion and lately I still deal with the symptoms I had before my heart was worked on….
This is a Cameron Erosion/Ulcer and a reason to consider hiatal hernia repair.
Maybe, I’ve got the worst diet. I don’t know.
Can haital hernia cause pvcs?
While a very large hernia may provoke some rhythm changes this is rare. A small hernia will not. And the root cause of an arrhythmia is far more likely a problem in the heart itself. PVCs are quite common but can be disconcerting when noticed. Seeing a doctor would likely provide peace of mind. Thanks for watching.
My upper GI Endoscopy report shows small hiatal hernia. Is Surgery needed for it
Can you do sit ups with a hernia
It’s not recommended
This condition gives me problems going to the bathroom
I think it s due to the anxiety. Try to relax and take deep breaths. Outside at bars and pubs the smoke could worsen the situation. But inside the home i think there is no issue.
How do u deal with a hurnia when u gotta what 3 months to get it removed
I think the main thing to do is lose what weight you can (and is appropriate) and improve fitness as you’ll ultimately recover better if you go into a surgery fit.
It's been 3years and I still can't swallow any good food, but chocolate, milk, but countless times choking kinda feeling with solids.. I would literally do horrible things to be able to have a greasy a&w grandpa-onionsx2... But I'm LAZY to change eating and liquid beverages... Basically living on ice cream and milk for 3 years 90% of the time, which is the worse for my stomach and I lay on my stomach to sleep but not much gerd symptoms..
My god the depression I get from this gerd 👌 👏 first 2 years.....
Anyways I need saving lol...
Im skinny and have a hernia
It's definitely miserable 😢
🙏🏻Dr
Have you ever seen anyone with a hiatal hernia that out pouched? I had something pop out on me in that area, but I was told by a GI doctor that it can't be the hernia. It only happened once, thankfully, but just curious.
It sounds like you separately had a ventral hernia, which is different. These two can occur together.
@@MarkCooperMD Thank you for the info.
This has ruined my life for the past 5 years. It’s not even manageable no more.
Finally on the process to getting surgery to repair it. Don’t accept no as an answer if your suffering, load yourself with information when you go to the docs.
Get it sorted it’s going to take over your social life, your work life and ruin your relationships. Trust me it’s an absolute nightmare to deal with!
Hi doctor, I am diagnosed with Hill grade 4 hiatus hernia. Can I do gym workouts? which workouts can I do and which ones to avoid? Please advice