I am so glad that I found your video! My gastroenterologist was completely worthless they put me on acid reflux medication that did nothing but make me sick. And my PCP wanted to put me on anxiety medication which I refused. Thank you for the clarification!
And sadly many Dr's dont care enough to figure it out. Ive been dealing with severe middle chest pain for months now, when I eat it feels like it gets stuck right in my chest, pain in my back, acid reflux and pain under my chest cavity...Im.sure this is what I have. Its so overwhelming and painful to where Im ready to just lose it!!
Wacthing this from Australia and wishing this was local. Dr Petersen clearly knows far more than all the doctors I have seen about my condition. Thank you for this video. I will be reaching out to your offices.
This lady is amazing I have been suffering with a Heitail Hernia and it sounds like my situation because I am having spasms and I have had many issues now Going on 3 Years I live in Algona Iowa. They wanted to treat my hightail hernia and I had to go to my regular doctor to get referred to a Digestive specialist in Ankeny Iowa which is 2 and a half hours.
I am fit and athletic yet one day symptoms started pouring on me: - Vertigo, dizziness - shortness of breath - panic attacks and severe anxiety - getting exhausted even after taking 3 flights of stairs, which caused more panic attack - heart palpitations - shaking and trembling and hot flashes - light headedness and feeling of fainting - numb legs - brain fog - abdominal pain - belching and burping all day I thought something was seriously wrong with me; went to the ER, everything is fine. Went to a cardiologist did ECG and bloodwork, everything fine they said, yet I was feeling terribly sick. After visiting a GI it turns out I had H. Pylori infection and a 3cm Hiatal Hernia. Never in my life did I ever think that something in the stomach would cause me all these symptoms. I cured the H. Pylori, but the Hernia still persists :/
It can be so miserable, I know. If you live in the U.S. Flebilis we'd be happy to assist you. Consider calling us at 408-733-0400 to set up a free phone consultation.
Wow these are the exact same symptoms I had when at my worst, I have since changed my diet and started supplements and am feeling better but still have flare ups , how are you doing now did you work out how to get the hernia better
I have big time issues with this problem. Doctors tell me nothing needs to be done with it, just keep taking the meds given to me and see me in another six months. Problems have been getting worse. My wife says she thinks much more could be done about it, but here I sit and suffer away. I did enjoy your video. Very informative.
IOMGoodness! These symptoms describe my step-dad to a Tee!!! I have been praying to know how to help him. He has been ex with a hiatal hernia and he is have every single symptom you describe here. Thank you, I will reach out to his PCP for a referral to a chiropractor as he is 85 years old and we would like to avoid surgery if possible. Thank the Lord!! And thank you for uploaded this video🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Oh Dr Petersen you're speaking about me without saying my name. I am a veteran recently diagnosed with a mild hiatal hernia from a endoscopy last Thursday at the Atlanta VA medical center! I can't tell you the number of times I've awoken with a panic attack at 3am! Currently I'm on 20mg of omeprazole prescribed by my VA doctor. I also suffer from neck pain and constipation. Please help me.
Dream Messenger I would be more than happy to help. Please call me at 408-733-0400. We can set up a free phone consultation and figure out the best approach to handle this for you. It's not difficult, fortunately. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Omg! Thank you so much for this video! I just found out that I have a hiatal hernia a week ago. I went in for a endoscopy and colonoscopy due to abdominal pain and constipation which I have had both for years, and the endoscopy showed the hernia, which was a complete surprise to me. After watching your video however, I realized that all the symptoms you mentioned I have had for years and continue to suffer from them. I guess I have a lot more to talk to my doctor about than I thought. Thank you so much for this!
If you don't get the help you need please reach out. Traditional doctors typically don't offer much for the condition, unfortunately. If you're told that hiatal hernias are typically asymptomatic, realize that isn't true. Feel free to contact me for a consultation - 408-733-0400. I'm happy to help.
thanks for this video, it was very informative. i have a family history of hiatal hernias, and for the last few weeks i've been matching these symptoms almost exactly.. i've been putting off going to the doctor, but i'll be booking an appointment tomorrow. thanks again
great video, this happened to me earlier this year, I have confirmed small hiatal hernia, I have been working through it, what you are saying is exactly accurate, thank you, also I might end up calling you if I don't get back to perfect shape soon, im on my 10th month dealing with this issue. I was misdiagnosed with anxiety among other things[tested negative for sleep apnea, brain scanned are negative, spinal tap negative, etc etc, I have been through the wringer this year with hundred of blood tests, sadly about 60 of those were the exact same tests that were all performed in emergency rooms, oh yeah I went to the ER 10 times this year, from severe chest pain, high blood pressure [ over 200 ] couldn't breathe, extreme fatigue, etc etc, it really beat me down. took over 9 months to figure out it was even a hernia...the CT ANGIOGRAM found it, BY ACCIDENT...…..I was told its not a big deal, and they are not sure why I have the symptoms I have, the pcp thinks I should go see a psychologist, the psychologists thinks I need to get fixed physically and nothing is wrong with me mentally...so here we are...and I say this in public so you know, stuff happens, find the ROOT CAUSE and fix it. great work Dr. Petersen, appreciate it! mike
Thank you for writing in. I'm so very sorry you've been through all this. It's not unusual sadly; I hear similar stories often. I'm glad you have a proper diagnosis and know that it's not psychological. Now you deserve to fully regain your health. We're happy to help should you want some assistance. You can call us at 408-733-0400.
i had hpylori 2 years ago. i have all of these symptoms plus, bloating, nausia and exhaustion. I have a small sliding HH. INot one PPI helps. now they have been trying the use of bile reflux meds. They ALL make me sick , that along with my symptoms has been devistating on my mental and physical being. For over two years I have basicly laid in bed pleading with god to help me. I suffer with and without medication. I am at the end of my rope and am so sick of the shuffle. I now have chronic gasteritus and the constipation is constant which has led me to have a prolaps bladder... Im going crazy.. yep Im one of the ones ....
I have a 2cm hernia and my GI keeps trying to say I have all sorts of things like asthma and “we need to run more tests”…she insists that my hernia is too small to cause my symptoms. But I do have muscle hypertension due to stress, so I think it’ likely that my stomach is clenching. I sometimes feel better after pushing my stomach back down, it really seems like its from the hernia
I asked called her office and one employee said yes of course they treat hiatal hernia very well, but she told me it will be charged from $4000 and above!!!! I asked are you SERIOUS, yes she replied. No thank you, there are some doctors on You Tube and I searched for it. You know what,,, I’m completely healed with natural exercise . Some doctors are money hunger
It has nothing to do w/ being money hungry tun min. We resolve serious conditions for individuals who have been suffering greatly, some for years. Our programs are thorough and take about 5 to 6 months to complete. Most find the cost very reasonable for the comprehensive nature of what is offered and the high success rate we have treating something that has been so debilitating. I am happy that yours was so mild that some exercise helped you, but please do not cast aspersions when you have insufficient data to do so. We are very proud of the work we have done for many thousands of patients over 3 decades.
I have hiatal hernia 3cm. I have lpr, shortness of breath and lack of appetite. On top of that I have anxiety because of hiatal hernia and let me tell you I was and stil am not an anxious person. Its so frustrating
.....thank you great advice and presented in a careing maner.....i suffer from anxciety and worry constantly about my heart and have a sliding hiatal hernia which was diagnosed 2 years ago...latley i have been having pain in beetwen my shoulder blades and towards the left shoulder blade and feeling sick and light headed and fatiguede ...rather than the heartburn indigestion type symptons i used to get.....i have convinced myself its heart related as i get palpations as well...could these new symptons be linked to the hernia....i feel my doctors have just writen me off as an anxious female ...thanks for any advice you could give..
hi how r u doing do you have heart palptations like heart would stop for second then normal beats,becouse i have problems with gerd and think i have HH this cause me regulary heart skipping beats even with normal heart rate,chest pain or some burning sensations in chest and at upper back,and always that pain in left shoulder,i had 5 ecgs tests came always ok
@@addmee333 I have yet to get my HH confirmed, but I have exactly the same systems. I had an ectopic heartbeat 10 years ago, but it went away with magnesium supplements. But in the last week been getting chest pains, back, neck pains acid etc. What the worst is although my heartbeat is steady and strong I get a lurch in my sternum everyone in a while like my heart is missing an odd beat. Glad someone has the same symptoms it's scary as I'm undiagnosed yet.
@@daveslife9486 yes my started from indigestion one day i had bad diarrhea then severe constipation and from all that hard pushing stool just started from nowhere those skipped heart beats and by time got only worse and its so disturbing i have them now 24/7 sometimes 3 4 or more in minute some make me breathless and i feel only better when i go for brisk walk or when i do something,but when im sitting or at night lying and relaxjng then they start again even if im calm my heart rate about 60 or 65,that make me anxious and its only worse when im anxious but i cant just ignore them becouse every 20 bets my heart would stop for second or two and then again normal beats but its so scary and odd feeling,so i will check in next weeks for endoscopy for hital hernia i think it comes all from stomach issue
My doc refuses to address a hiatal hernia. I have no pain, but remitting-relapsing heart palpitations and chronic constipation. Roemheld Syndrome brought me here.
Sadly, your doctor is not unusual in his or her refusal to address your symptoms of hiatal hernia. Should you wish to receive assistance, consider contacting us for a free phone consultation: call 408-733-0400. We would be delighted to help.
I have been suffering panic/anxiety attacks for a few months now... but after seeing this video I also get alot of these symptoms leading up to the actual panic/anxiety attacks.
I understand. We'd be happy to assist you. Consider giving us a call for a free phone consultation - 408-733-0400. There is no reason to continue suffering with panic attacks.
i was diagnosed to sliding haitial hernia that affects my neck and breathing and clogged up the last side of my nose , casuses pannic attacks i thought i was crazy for thinking it was hard to breath on one side , then i found out this is all normal for the condition i have they keep giving me diff forms of acid reflux , it helped after the tooth extraction made me sick but seems like acid relux ony helped the severe parts im still left with a lot of pain
I'm having shortness of breath and panic attacks every night and I'm wondering if its a hernia. I feel great during the day. I have no acid reflux or anything. Only panic atticks at night.
Thanks so much for this video!! I've been having these issues for 15 years!!! Thanks for especially talking about the panic attacks and the nerve problems. I feel like my vagus nerve has been damaged as a result of this. I never knew about the chiropractor stuff. I wish you were in Canada to heal me. What should I ask a chiropractor to do? I know my panic attacks are a direct result of this issue and I get a pounding sensation in the ears. And heart palpitations.
Hello Mark. I'm sorry you've been suffering for so long. We do have excellent success with treatment. Would you like to speak on the phone so that I can get a better idea of your exact health history? Happy to help! Call 408-733-0400.
Oh doc! I think this might be what I have. Rib (area) pain for 3+ years. Started after a stressful time, and I was exercising vigorously daily. Drs can’t figure it out. Clean bill from cardiologist, vq lung scan, chest X-rays (no contrast). I thought I was dying 3 years ago but I’m still here! Now drs say costocondritis, then fibromyalgia, then mayofacial pain syndrome. No pills have helped! Ppi, nerve meds, antidepressants for pain, etc. nothing has helped except stretching. Good nights sleep help, too little sleep causes a flair up. Overeating cause a flair up. Chest exercise cause a flair up. All the hiatal hernia self treatments are exactly what I discovered on my own and it’s exactly the same, one of the only thing that brings relief. Could this have been missed on xrays? Why does it mimic rib pain, or chest pain. Only effects left side just along the loner rib. Wraps around to the back. Just recently realized the pain flairs up about 45 min after eating.....
Philip i have the exact same issue man. Rib pain started after extremely stressful time in my life. Can’t catch a full breath and aggravated after eating. Have you found any relief? My scans are all good and lungs are good but still can’t shake this issue. 3 years now.
@@daviddavis4784 After years of relaxing the muscles it finally started to ease up. My doctor thinks its a nerve issue. Maybe the intercostal muscles or ribs, or even gastrointestinal, but is a form of myofascial pain syndrome closely related to fibromyalgia. Almost no meds helped. I never tried narcotics, and dont think it warrants it. When it started I thought I was having a heart attack. Basically the doc thinks an normal injury cause nerve damage, and the nerves had to re-learn what pain was vs normal resting sensation. Its taken years to get even almost to where I dont know its there sometimes. I also now have a similar issue in the lower back, right side. There are pressure points that myofascial pain syndrome is known to affect (some or all). Hope that helps
Holy crap, I have all of these symptoms. I've had warehouse jobs that involve constant heavy lifting and had two hernias and even mentioned to my doctor now that I may have a hiatal hernia but he just disagrees. My heart pounds severely after I eat, sleep is uncomfortable, and I very recently experienced an indescribable panic attack that put me in the hospital. How do I tell my doctor that this is something that I really want checked? My quality of life is on the line.
It's tough Andrew, I know. Hopefully your doctor will listen, but listening doesn't solve the problem. Conventional doctors just don't know what to do for it. We're happy to help but it's up to you. Please consider reaching out and we can speak more: call us at 408-733-0400.
@@kevingreen2825 Kevin it's hard not to go to the fridge and eat what you want but it really is worth it I have lost 9 kilos in 4 weeks now and intend to keep going it's so much better to breathe now and I would do it again in a heartbeat
Hiatal hernia definitely worsens anxiety to me ,I have a small one,it feel like s stomach being twisted,stomach is my weakness in general ,I also can't burp so I can get very bloated in my upper stomach
I've been to ERs for heart pains right below the sternum and was diagnosed with acid relux and given medication with no stomach scans I might wanna bring this up next visit
Wow this is the best explanation I have seen. Makes so much sense especially the panic attacks, sleep issues etc which we generally attribute to other issues. We are not being told this information so not necessarily getting the right treatment. THANK YOU
hi Dr Petersen i have symtoms panic attack, when my alarm ringing, and shortness of breath and chest pain, and i weak up middles of the night, heartburn, sometimes burping! i lifting everyday with bundles of magazine on my job for 8 years, is this symtoms of hiatal hernia? sorry for my english, i appreciate
Thank you sow much for the information doctor. I have about the same exact symptomps and a while ago while i was training my heart went beating faster immediately and i had a panic attack and i couldn't breathe for about 3 to 4 seconds and i thought i was gonna die. Thank you sow much because the doctors in my country are not very informative. Greetings from Albania.
Good morning your video brought me some clarity. I have been diagnosed with a medium hialtal hernia. Could this cause my blood pressure and heart rate to be very high.
Yes Marjorie, that could be the cause. If you want some assistance consider calling us for a free consultation - 408-733-0400. Not too many doctors know how to treat it successfully.
Great video. But I don't understand? If you repair the hiatal circle. The stomach still presses against the diaphragm . That's where it's supposed to be . Besides the stomach not going through the hiatal circle , what does the surgery do .? Does it keep it off the diaphragm and how. Thanks
I have had a complete cardiologist work up and it was perfect. Had MRI of my whole spine and have degenerative disc disease and spondylosis. Thought all my pan was stemming from my back. I have back and chest pain when i eat and drink. Its been worrying me sick. Do you think i could have a hernia?? I go next month for a endoscopy.
If your diaphragm doesn't move enough you cannot get a deep enough breath to feel properly oxygenated. Some people call it "air hunger" or shortness of breath. Hard to describe if you haven't experienced it.
I had an endoscopy and was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Sometimes i feel like i cant breathe especially after i eat and i get panic attacks. Helppppp
Had headache and lower right abdominal pain and back pain then boom crippling pain throught it was my appendix had CT scan MRI scan blood test pee test poo test all fine. Only about a month ago a doctor sent me for a camera down my throat found it was a haital hernia. My symptoms are Headache, sweating, abdominal and chest pain, back pain and anxiety sometimes get numbness in my hands and feet this as been going on since October 2021 .
Doctor i have lot of issues just because hiatus harnia i have heart palpitation acid reflux Gerd and pain in my chest breathing problem even i can't sleep properly please i need suggestion should i go for surgery or natural treatment ?
You describe my exact symptoms of late. I have a small hiatal hernia and I randomly get attacks of shortness of breath which can last me a few hours, pressure on my chest for which I have had my heart tested various times (heart is all good), which in turn gave me panic attacks! One thing as well i'm not sure is related is for years I have had thoracic back pain. It's a deep pain that feels like it goes through my spine. Sometimes, the back pain is worse than other times I'm wondering whether this is related to the hiatus hernia? I'm in Australia so i'm wondering what other options I have to treat all these symptoms without going on medication? Thank you so much.
Hello Anna, The back pain you describe could very well be related to the problem. I wish you lived closer! Perhaps look online at the Institute for Functional Medicine and see if there are any practitioners close to you. If not, reach out again and we'll see what we can recommend.
Omg same because I have rheumatic fever I was freaking out thinking it was my heart but my result are all good...the last time i checked it was small but i assume it is getting bigger now since my discomfort is increasing I'm also having chest discomfort
I have had several expensive tests trying to diagnose my shortness of breath. Today I went in for a test and found I have the H. Hernia. I have had all of the symptoms which you have mentioned. I asked the Dr. today if by losing weight the symptoms can be reduced? He said yes. I will be losing weight. All of this began as I started putting on weight.
Vernon Steinkamp I’m sorry you’ve suffered for so long. I have plenty of “thin” patients with hiatal hernias. I’m not saying it’s not the case for you but that isn’t a unique factor I see. If you need assistance, please let me know. You can call for a free consultation if you’d like- 408-733-0400.
In search of support. Will try and be brief. Many years ago (minimum 6, maximum 20) I began having different health issues at different times. But I will focus on the most acute onset. 6 yrs. I took opioids, chronic constipation, chronic straining for years at least a few times a week in the rest room. Gave myself a known hernia in groin. Around 2016 I have a sudden mysterious onset of severe pain under my shoulder blade. Felt like something was out of place. Over a few days, my entire left side had lightning nerve pain through my back, shoulder, neck, left arm, etc. - The pain over the years has come and gone in waves. Went to a lot of spine docs. Tons of MRI, x-ray, etc by Spinal docs, saw nothing, did tons of shots in neck and shoulders and such. What's more - other mysterious occurences were happening that I thought were all different little quirks. Seemed like so many things were off with me. List goes - When swallowing, feels like stuff gets stuck, need lots of water to get it down. Constipation - and I've finally realized that as easy as I try and take it, bouts of straining cause this issue to flare up. Makes sense now. Anyway, constant belching, passing gas. Constant throat clearing. When I breathe in as deep as I can go, something stops it in pain and tells me to stop breathing in. Sometimes when I am talking, I get really winded. Anyway when I payed close attention while on the THC the one night, I could feel like a lightning signal through my body a path of pain from my left side of my head down my neck, through my abdomen. Didn't know anything about the anatomy of that area at all beforehand. Googled bodily nerves, found the Vagus nerve. It appears to run in an identical path that I felt the lightning pins and needles feeling. Like absolutely identical. Speculation - Years of chronic constipation both before and during opioid use caused 2 hernias. One in groin (already diagnosed, red flag there). And one other hernia. Either hiatal, or the other one that can happen at the top. Restricting my diaphragm movement. Diaphragm/stomach spasms, vagus nerve pinched - Severe pain along the path of it, as well as peripheral muscles going into spasm to attempt to protect or reduce pressure on the nerve. When I am upright and active, as long as the muscles are tight, pain is reduced. When I relax to go to sleep or such, or if I puff CBD and the muscles relax, the pain actually gets much worse. I also suffer cognitive issues, poor concentration, low energy, unrestful sleep, heart palpatations, everything I hear about the hiatal hernia makes 100% sense. It seems I strained for years and gave myself hernias. Now my whole system is out of balance from the hernia? Maybe pinching the vegus nerve, and inflammation affecting the muscles in my neck, shoulders, back, mostly left side where the hernia could be. Lump under my arm pit as well, could be unrelated, or could be perhaps the spasms for years and such triggered thoracic outlet syndrome. Feels like my collarbone is pressing down on a nerve or something. Maybe the hernia is so big it pushed things up, and is causing a nerve elsewhere to be pressed? Could be the vegus or multiple nerves involved? As I think back, constipation was at a peak just before the most acute onset of this pain. Sometimes after eating, I can't breathe in all the way or it hurts. I'm telling ya, I definitely am starting to think it's far more likely all of these mysterious and random symptoms (even bad breath!) are all caused by 1-2 issues. Not 20 separate issues. Please, anyone who can offer help or support, I live with so much pain. I am finally feeling hopeful of my physical wellbeing and I want to check for hernia and have hernia surgery to correct the known hernia, as well as if a second hernia is diagnosed correct that one too. Any feedback or suggestions on how I can get surgery for it or who I need to see would be much appreciated. I live in North Conway NH. Small town. Just want to finally be free of this pain and imbalance in my body. Doctors all treated my spine and muscles, when they never diagnosed the cause! They all said they simply couldn't identify a cause, yet still had no problem going right to work. All kinds of meds, all kinds of this and that. It can't be my spine or discs, none of that makes sense! Anyway, I have been opioid free for 4 years, quit smoking, 0 alcohol, no substances at all. Love my life, absolutely in love with life, I just want to address the damage done so I can have my physical health back and get to the gym and be in the best health of my life!
As I tried to communicate in the video there can be several different causes of the spasm. I wish there was a single thing I could tell you to do, but it doesn't work that way. We need to discover the root cause of the problem and treat that.
Can i do surgery to fix haital hernia only without touch stomach coz my hernia small, Doctor says no need, it not useful for small, why? He wants to became more bigger and then it will be hard symptoms and complicated, It is better to solve and enjoy ur life,
Have been suffering with chest pain and I’m under the care of a cardiologist and I had ECG’s and stress test on treadmill and all is ok....he knows I have a hiatal hernia...has never even mentioned that it could be that or refer me to an GI doc.
Unfortunately that is not unusual. Most doctors don't know the problems that are related to hiatal hernia. It is for this reason I discuss it. You can visit my website for a free e-book. Also a new book is about to be published as well. In the meantime here's my website: www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com. If you want assistance, please consider contacting us for a free phone consultation - 408-733-0400.
Hope you can answer this. About 6 months ago I developed a horrible, wheezing cough that slowly disappeared, only to be replaced by: tension in my diaphragm area, constant need to clear throat, lump in throat, burping, and a general feeling of discomfort in my lungs. I was diagnosed with LPR (after self-diagnosing myself), but changing my diet and lifestyle doesn't seem to help much. I've started drifting toward the idea that I have a hiatal hernia or vagus nerve issues. Do you think my symptoms are consistent with this? PS: I used to have horrendous anxiety attacks, but those pretty much went away a couple of years ago.
You could very well have a hiatal hernia. I would like to speak with you further to give you the best advice possible. If you would like, consider contacting us for a free phone consultation. Call 408-733-0400. I'd be happy to help. You shouldn't have to continue suffering.
Dr. Vikki Petersen if u still available I wouldn't mind talking to you I have a hernia and it's killing me my only relief is walking I got appointment tomorrow hope I be ok and yes it gives me panic attacks my only relief is watching my kids play thanks Mrs Vikki
The stomach is typically in a degree of spasm which is why a fast sense of fullness or bloating can occur. With the stomach in spasm, I can see that it might excrete the food faster, but I haven't seen definitive data on that.
There is no self test, per se. Symptoms are a good indication and then you'd need to see someone who specializes in it. Even endoscopies frequently miss it. I have a free e-book on my site: www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com. See if some of your symptoms align with what I describe.
I’m glad I found this video. I have been having chest pain and chest burning for the past month. Once during that time I felt a little pressure when I swallowed my food. It hasn’t happened again. I had a barium swallow last week and it showed a small hiatal hernia. I was prescribed a ppi that I have been on for a week now. I still feel a little burning in my chest at times and that one spot where I had the chest pain still feels sore. I’m wondering if I should ask for an endoscopy or if the barium swallow is enough to make sure it’s nothing else….my doctor thinks to give the ppi’s some time to work.
when you say anti depressants and anti anxiety medication cause horrible and dangerous side effects, could you please elaborate on what you mean? I suspect I have a hiatal hernia and Im going to go to the doctor to try and check it up but I am also going to a psychologist that wants me to take antidepressants. If that in any way can cause harm to my stomach in case I have hh then I would be glad to understand how it works so I could ask my psychologist for any alternatives.
I had no idea that panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia ( I do not achieve REM sleep often) fatigue and shortness of breath were associated with this large hiatal hernia. DANG. My stomach sits near my lungs with this condition. It is imperative that I restrict my portions and yet I am overweight. Additionally, I had an esophageal ulcer in the late 1980s.I wonder if that was related. I was diagnosed with a large hiatal hernia three years ago. The VAMC surgeons did not want to operate. Maybe that was a good idea. (If a VA surgeon says you can live without their operating on you... you might not want to test that at the VAMC). Thank you for your very informative video. Now to find a solution.
If you need help we're here for you. You don't need to live with that misery. If you'd like, give us a call for a free phone consultation - 408-733-0400. We have great success naturally. The surgery success rate is very low.
@@vikkipetersen220 I have every symptom I'm 83 years old and have had this condition at least 25 years . My abdomen is weak from 3 c sections when was in my twenties I feel like my heart is going to stop sometimes... Can you give me some advice on how to deal with this?
I have small hiatal hernia . I am not sure what they can do about it ??? I don't have anything bothering me. The real issues I have called.......Erosion Esophagus.........GERD............Low Stomach Acid .... I have been to 3 GI doctors and NOT one could help me or just didn't want to help.
I'm glad you reached out Debbie. We are experts in this area and there's much that needs to be done. I know you haven't gotten the help you've needed thus far, but that doesn't mean the problem can't be corrected. We have excellent success. The esophageal erosion needs to be handled. Please consider contacting us for a consultation: 727-335-0400. We'd be delighted to help.
We have many success stories from patients, some on video on our website. www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com. www.rootcausemedicalclinics.com/blog/category/testimonials/
Hi Dr living in Ireland Ireland and came across this video it literally is what I'm going through I find the days to be worse after a night out drinking... What should I ask of my doctor?
I have all the symptoms highlighted in this video and have been checked out by a cardiologists twice now. But one symptom wasn't mentioned which is left arm numbness.. can a hiatal hernia cause numbness / weakness down the left arm?!?!
it can Tommy, yes. Of course the first step with such a symptom is to rule out any heart issues, but you've done that. The nerve that goes to your diaphragm come from your neck and nerves from your neck also go down your arm. We do see this association. Please consider contacting us for a free phone consultation. Call 408-733-0400. We have two clinics and provide telemedicine care across the country.
Does anyone get dizzy apon standing and heart pounding? I think I have this. I have so many of the symptoms but haven't been diagnosed yet. Only had an ekg and other scans not looking for hernia.
I have been suffering with severe chest pain for 8 months. Doctors cannot help me. I have just recently developed problems with acid reflux, problems swallowing etc. I had an edg done and they found a hiatal hernia and they are telling me it is small and not causing problems. They tell me I have nerve pain. Help I'm seriously in pain
About 6 months ago I started feeling a weird sensation in my diaphragm area almost like a spasm and when I would check my pulse I would get PVCs and extra heartbeats I went to the ER several times they kept saying it was anxiety eventually they found that I had h-pylori they put me on beta blockers for my many PVCs but I am noticing them anytime I eat food and my heart races or if I'm bending over. I finally did an endoscopy and they found a small hiatal hernia, redness and inflammation, it makes me wonder if the inflammation is what's causing all my symptoms or the actual hernia itself even though it's small but it's to the point where I can't sit down or slouched over for even a few minutes because I get pressure and sensitivity in my diaphragm that moves up into my chest and then I get PVCs and palpitations. Even thought it's small can a hiatal hernia do this. I never had this issue before. Some of my research has led me to believe the vagus nerve may be an issue as well because my emotions are all screwed up and anytime I feel an emotion I get PVCs or my heart races. Ive also had circulation issues which I'm not sure was caused by the inflammation. My fingers would turn white when fingers extended straight also cold feet with some slight numbness which has been going on for months. Seems to be a bit better now. Also is the vagus nerve situated near the diaphragm where the hernia may interfere with?
Your vagus nerve could absolutely be involved and frequently is. Please consider calling us for a free phone consultation so that we can get a better idea of how we can best help you. Call 408-733-0400.
Our you taking PPI's for reflux? If so they could be blocking Vitamin B12 absorption, in which case can course numbness and poor circulation. Look into it 😊
I have all of this including a lifetime of chronic constipation and recently much more acute. I recently learned that I have sleep apnea, together with the hiatal hernia, and silent reflux which has damaged the vocal cords. I am supposed to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy but I am waiting for the referral. It cannot happen soon enough for me. I’m miserable. All of my symptoms seemed dramatically to worsen during the entirety of the two months subsequent to my taking Levaquin. I assume the Levaquin exacerbated the esophagitis and gastritis and basically sent my system into a downward cascade. Everything is worsening. I think I have one problem solved and another one, just as alarming, comes up.
I have small hiatal hernia for three years now, everything I eat makes me feel sick and I had h pyroi as well I don't know if it worsen or got better or not the doctors didn't bother checking it cause they think am too young to have medical problems also I have type 2 diabetes
i have diagonosed with hiatal this year after suffering for so long . i live in kenya and need advise on how to manage the dizzy and panic attacks symtom. thnx .
Can constant vomitting after eating be a symptom of hiatal hernia. I apparently have a small sliding one but have been suffering with this for 8 almost 9 months now
Reyanna Sangestino It’s possible, yes. I’m sorry you’ve been suffering for so long. Please consider contacting us for a free phone consultation. Call 408-733-0400. I’d be happy to help.
I found this very informative it is Saturday, April 21 and I am having the sleeve procedure and also a hiatal hernia repaired.. i’m hoping I making the right choice but I have been overweight for quite some time and I am learning about the Heidel hernia and how they could be connected to a neck issue etc.... I hope I’m making the right decision in regards to getting the Heidel hernia fixed as I am a singer and of course there’s just a regular nervousness before any procedure
Thank you for getting back to me plus now I’ve read some other replies maybe this has been the situation all along I’m still not sure how they plan to fix it when they do the sleeve procedure the main doctor is very busy so it was the assistant try to explain something to me without any type of bedside manner.. I have another pain on my left hand side that I thought was diverticulitis which I have but when I’ve been checked they find nothing shortness of breath panic attacks etc. I will be relieved if this is fixed.. but a little preoccupied at first due to the healing of the sleeve thank you once again
@@muhyee294 I did have the surgery it’s been almost 2 1/2 years I lost 77 pounds but now after the surgery my acid reflux has increased greatly so I am currently doing the paperwork to have my sleeve convert it to a bypass after doing all my studying I hear that people get relief and don’t have the acid reflux anymore.. if you don’t have acid reflex now you should be good with the sleeve but if you do have acid reflex you may consider just going with the bypass a.k.a. RNY
Omg, this many drs in Canada, seen me, and they don’t have a clue, just send you off w a Rx. They get paid so much, yet we can’t ask a question, got to make an appointment, wait a week or two to ask the question while in life stopping pain, and still their solution RX. God damn
So a small lump appeared in the center of my chest that hurts to the touch a few days ago. Is this a hiatal hernia that popped out the diaprham? Or could it be something worse?
Hello Manuel, without examining you or seeing the exact location, I couldn't see. But a hiatal hernia is deep and while it can definitely be uncomfortable, it isn't typically visible on the surface. If you'd like assistance, consider giving us a call at 408-733-0400 and we can schedule a free phone consultation is you're interested.
Dr Vickie no one wants to operate my heital hernia I’ve gone crazy tryin* to find a surgeon I’m so ill my hernia make me look pregnant . And I can’t breath ,I have back aches vomiting 🤮. And I’m so fed up I thought I was having a heart attack . I’m in Italy tying to find a surgeon but they won’t not operate without money . It’s silly I’ve been suffering 4years Any surgestions please I’m not taking no medication for this ... I have herbal teas ... but I look pregnant .... so much pain ...
I understand; it's miserable. I must tell you the reason no one wants to operate is because the surgery has such a high failure rate. It does so because simply tightening the opening only works for a short period of time because the root cause of the problem isn't being addressed. Where do you live? Please consider contacting us for a free phone consultation - call 408-733-0400. I would be happy to help you.
This describes me to a T! In April I woke up around 1 am feeling very funny. It was so bad that I felt like I was going to have a panic attack. I paced the floor, then the nausea hit. My husband had to take me to the er where they found nothing. I had horrible nausea for the next 5 days and was barely eating or drinking. At night when I tried to go to sleep, my breath would catch every time I would exhale. It was awful. On day 6 I was back in the er, had lost 10 lbs, my chest felt funny and still no answers but they admitted me because I was so dehydrated. I thought it was my heart. They kept a heart monitor on me and also done an echo. They found nothing. I was in horrible shape but they sent me home after 2 days. I managed to find a great internal medicine dr who set up an appointment for an upper gi. I was diagnosed with a small sliding hiatal hernia. About 2 days after the initial dr visit I started feeling like something was stuck in my chest. It has been pure misery. I have a consultation with a surgeon on June 1st. I am pretty nervous about it because my daughter had the surgery in 2014 and the surgeon ruined her. She now has gastroparesis. I have another friend who also had it done by the same surgeon who done my daughter's and he ruined her too. She can barely eat and has to take zofran 3 times a day. I pray that the surgeon that I am going to does a great job. It has been so stressful. Upper gi also showed reflux but I don't experience any burning just the other awful symptoms. Not to mention that I have to sleep sitting propped up on the couch. I cannot lay down at all.
With all the negative surgery results, have you considered less invasive therapy as a first-line approach? Hiatal hernia surgery has poor outcomes generally speaking and unless part of your stomach is stuck above your diaphragm, making surgery an absolute necessity, I would consider non-invasive treatment at least to start. You can call us for a consultation: 408-733-0400.
I live too far away for a consult. I do know several people that have had successful outcomes but I know 2 that hadn't. I wish that I were closer because I would definitely reconsider.
@@74cwhite We have a clinic in California and about to open our next in Florida. We do tele-medicine visits across the country. I hope you find help, but feel free to reach out if you need assistance: 408-733-0400.
Hi! I live in Sacramento CA. Do you guys have an office up here or a doctor you can recommend for me to go to? I need to have this looked at soon. I tried treating myself with a lot of the breathing exercises and massages, but it keeps coming back and now getting out of control. Much appreciated in advance! Thanks!
We are happy to treat you remotely. We do so across the country and internationally. If you'd like any assistance consider calling us for a consultation: 727-335-0400. We'd be delighted to help.
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I am so glad that I found your video! My gastroenterologist was completely worthless they put me on acid reflux medication that did nothing but make me sick. And my PCP wanted to put me on anxiety medication which I refused. Thank you for the clarification!
And sadly many Dr's dont care enough to figure it out. Ive been dealing with severe middle chest pain for months now, when I eat it feels like it gets stuck right in my chest, pain in my back, acid reflux and pain under my chest cavity...Im.sure this is what I have. Its so overwhelming and painful to where Im ready to just lose it!!
You just described everything I’ve been going through.
This video is absolutely informative. Thank you very much
smellyakita You are most welcome!
Wacthing this from Australia and wishing this was local. Dr Petersen clearly knows far more than all the doctors I have seen about my condition. Thank you for this video. I will be reaching out to your offices.
Great Kiv, we look forward to hearing from you. Happy New Year!
This lady is amazing I have been suffering with a Heitail Hernia and it sounds like my situation because I am having spasms and I have had many issues now Going on 3 Years I live in Algona Iowa. They wanted to treat my hightail hernia and I had to go to my regular doctor to get referred to a Digestive specialist in Ankeny Iowa which is 2 and a half hours.
I am fit and athletic yet one day symptoms started pouring on me:
- Vertigo, dizziness
- shortness of breath
- panic attacks and severe anxiety
- getting exhausted even after taking 3 flights of stairs, which caused more panic attack
- heart palpitations
- shaking and trembling and hot flashes
- light headedness and feeling of fainting
- numb legs
- brain fog
- abdominal pain
- belching and burping all day
I thought something was seriously wrong with me; went to the ER, everything is fine. Went to a cardiologist did ECG and bloodwork, everything fine they said, yet I was feeling terribly sick. After visiting a GI it turns out I had H. Pylori infection and a 3cm Hiatal Hernia.
Never in my life did I ever think that something in the stomach would cause me all these symptoms.
I cured the H. Pylori, but the Hernia still persists :/
It can be so miserable, I know. If you live in the U.S. Flebilis we'd be happy to assist you. Consider calling us at 408-733-0400 to set up a free phone consultation.
Wow these are the exact same symptoms I had when at my worst, I have since changed my diet and started supplements and am feeling better but still have flare ups , how are you doing now did you work out how to get the hernia better
@@zol_369 which supplements are you taking?
How are you now flebilis rosa? Plz reply plz
I have been going through all of this for the past year!!!!
I have big time issues with this problem. Doctors tell me nothing needs to be done with it, just keep taking the meds given to me and see me in another six months.
Problems have been getting worse. My wife says she thinks much more could be done about it, but here I sit and suffer away.
I did enjoy your video. Very informative.
Certainly, medical doctors can't help us that's why we end up on RUclips.
I understand, it can be very frustrating. We're happy to help you if you need it. Consider calling us for a free phone consultation: 408-733-0400.
doctors are so dam useless its crazy
IOMGoodness! These symptoms describe my step-dad to a Tee!!! I have been praying to know how to help him. He has been ex with a hiatal hernia and he is have every single symptom you describe here. Thank you, I will reach out to his PCP for a referral to a chiropractor as he is 85 years old and we would like to avoid surgery if possible. Thank the Lord!! And thank you for uploaded this video🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
You are most welcome. Good luck and let me know if you need anything.
Dr. Vikki Petersen - thx so much!
Dr. Vikki Petersen I need medicine please write name
Oh Dr Petersen you're speaking about me without saying my name. I am a veteran recently diagnosed with a mild hiatal hernia from a endoscopy last Thursday at the Atlanta VA medical center! I can't tell you the number of times I've awoken with a panic attack at 3am! Currently I'm on 20mg of omeprazole prescribed by my VA doctor. I also suffer from neck pain and constipation. Please help me.
Dream Messenger I would be more than happy to help. Please call me at 408-733-0400. We can set up a free phone consultation and figure out the best approach to handle this for you. It's not difficult, fortunately.
I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Omg! Thank you so much for this video! I just found out that I have a hiatal hernia a week ago. I went in for a endoscopy and colonoscopy due to abdominal pain and constipation which I have had both for years, and the endoscopy showed the hernia, which was a complete surprise to me. After watching your video however, I realized that all the symptoms you mentioned I have had for years and continue to suffer from them. I guess I have a lot more to talk to my doctor about than I thought. Thank you so much for this!
If you don't get the help you need please reach out. Traditional doctors typically don't offer much for the condition, unfortunately. If you're told that hiatal hernias are typically asymptomatic, realize that isn't true. Feel free to contact me for a consultation - 408-733-0400. I'm happy to help.
@@DrVikkiPetersen do you do internacional consultations?
@@brunosamarques5743 It depends where you live. Let me know.
Thank you for this video.... it’s put my mind at ease re my symptoms... you mentioned them all. We need more caring doctors like you.
Thank you.
WOW a realist and a lifesaver. Thanks for making me realize what issue I might be having.
My pleasure. Let me know if you need any assistance.
thanks for this video, it was very informative. i have a family history of hiatal hernias, and for the last few weeks i've been matching these symptoms almost exactly..
i've been putting off going to the doctor, but i'll be booking an appointment tomorrow. thanks again
great video, this happened to me earlier this year, I have confirmed small hiatal hernia, I have been working through it, what you are saying is exactly accurate, thank you, also I might end up calling you if I don't get back to perfect shape soon, im on my 10th month dealing with this issue. I was misdiagnosed with anxiety among other things[tested negative for sleep apnea, brain scanned are negative, spinal tap negative, etc etc, I have been through the wringer this year with hundred of blood tests, sadly about 60 of those were the exact same tests that were all performed in emergency rooms, oh yeah I went to the ER 10 times this year, from severe chest pain, high blood pressure [ over 200 ] couldn't breathe, extreme fatigue, etc etc, it really beat me down. took over 9 months to figure out it was even a hernia...the CT ANGIOGRAM found it, BY ACCIDENT...…..I was told its not a big deal, and they are not sure why I have the symptoms I have, the pcp thinks I should go see a psychologist, the psychologists thinks I need to get fixed physically and nothing is wrong with me mentally...so here we are...and I say this in public so you know, stuff happens, find the ROOT CAUSE and fix it. great work Dr. Petersen, appreciate it!
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Thank you for writing in. I'm so very sorry you've been through all this. It's not unusual sadly; I hear similar stories often. I'm glad you have a proper diagnosis and know that it's not psychological. Now you deserve to fully regain your health. We're happy to help should you want some assistance. You can call us at 408-733-0400.
@@DrVikkiPetersen I will call tomorrow. Thank you again.
@@F3ND1MUS I look forward to it.
Plz replay me about your current situation sir. I m also having these symptoms sir.
i had hpylori 2 years ago. i have all of these symptoms plus, bloating, nausia and exhaustion. I have a small sliding HH. INot one PPI helps. now they have been trying the use of bile reflux meds. They ALL make me sick , that along with my symptoms has been devistating on my mental and physical being. For over two years I have basicly laid in bed pleading with god to help me. I suffer with and without medication. I am at the end of my rope and am so sick of the shuffle. I now have chronic gasteritus and the constipation is constant which has led me to have a prolaps bladder... Im going crazy.. yep Im one of the ones ....
What was all your symptoms?
I have a 2cm hernia and my GI keeps trying to say I have all sorts of things like asthma and “we need to run more tests”…she insists that my hernia is too small to cause my symptoms. But I do have muscle hypertension due to stress, so I think it’ likely that my stomach is clenching. I sometimes feel better after pushing my stomach back down, it really seems like its from the hernia
Can heart palpitations be caused by this too?
yes i have hiatal hernia and my heart runs crazy when i run
even when i get up fast
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Very informative thankyou so much thanks for sharing 👍
can a hiatal hernia which has always existed but has been benign ....suddenly start causing serious breathing issues.....without any other symtoms
I asked called her office and one employee said yes of course they treat hiatal hernia very well, but she told me it will be charged from $4000 and above!!!! I asked are you SERIOUS, yes she replied.
No thank you, there are some doctors on You Tube and I searched for it. You know what,,, I’m completely healed with natural exercise . Some doctors are money hunger
It has nothing to do w/ being money hungry tun min. We resolve serious conditions for individuals who have been suffering greatly, some for years. Our programs are thorough and take about 5 to 6 months to complete. Most find the cost very reasonable for the comprehensive nature of what is offered and the high success rate we have treating something that has been so debilitating. I am happy that yours was so mild that some exercise helped you, but please do not cast aspersions when you have insufficient data to do so. We are very proud of the work we have done for many thousands of patients over 3 decades.
How did you treat your hiatal hernia?
I would pay more than 4000$ dollar to get this thing to go away
I have hiatal hernia 3cm. I have lpr, shortness of breath and lack of appetite. On top of that I have anxiety because of hiatal hernia and let me tell you I was and stil am not an anxious person. Its so frustrating
.....thank you great advice and presented in a careing maner.....i suffer from anxciety and worry constantly about my heart and have a sliding hiatal hernia which was diagnosed 2 years ago...latley i have been having pain in beetwen my shoulder blades and towards the left shoulder blade and feeling sick and light headed and fatiguede ...rather than the heartburn indigestion type symptons i used to get.....i have convinced myself its heart related as i get palpations as well...could these new symptons be linked to the hernia....i feel my doctors have just writen me off as an anxious female ...thanks for any advice you could give..
I get heart palps from the hiatal hernia, too.
these are so much like my symptoms. have you had nay progress?
hi how r u doing do you have heart palptations like heart would stop for second then normal beats,becouse i have problems with gerd and think i have HH this cause me regulary heart skipping beats even with normal heart rate,chest pain or some burning sensations in chest and at upper back,and always that pain in left shoulder,i had 5 ecgs tests came always ok
@@addmee333 I have yet to get my HH confirmed, but I have exactly the same systems. I had an ectopic heartbeat 10 years ago, but it went away with magnesium supplements. But in the last week been getting chest pains, back, neck pains acid etc. What the worst is although my heartbeat is steady and strong I get a lurch in my sternum everyone in a while like my heart is missing an odd beat. Glad someone has the same symptoms it's scary as I'm undiagnosed yet.
@@daveslife9486 yes my started from indigestion one day i had bad diarrhea then severe constipation and from all that hard pushing stool just started from nowhere those skipped heart beats and by time got only worse and its so disturbing i have them now 24/7 sometimes 3 4 or more in minute some make me breathless and i feel only better when i go for brisk walk or when i do something,but when im sitting or at night lying and relaxjng then they start again even if im calm my heart rate about 60 or 65,that make me anxious and its only worse when im anxious but i cant just ignore them becouse every 20 bets my heart would stop for second or two and then again normal beats but its so scary and odd feeling,so i will check in next weeks for endoscopy for hital hernia i think it comes all from stomach issue
Anyone else get palpitations/skipped beats and high heart rate during exercise? I usually feel a lot of gas and air in stomach when this happens.
I have this i cant go to the gym because of it,its so annoying
Wow it’s exactly what I experienced
My doc refuses to address a hiatal hernia. I have no pain, but remitting-relapsing heart palpitations and chronic constipation. Roemheld Syndrome brought me here.
Sadly, your doctor is not unusual in his or her refusal to address your symptoms of hiatal hernia. Should you wish to receive assistance, consider contacting us for a free phone consultation: call 408-733-0400. We would be delighted to help.
Wow great information. Thank you so much!!
My pleasure.
Very informative thank you
I have been suffering panic/anxiety attacks for a few months now... but after seeing this video I also get alot of these symptoms leading up to the actual panic/anxiety attacks.
I understand. We'd be happy to assist you. Consider giving us a call for a free phone consultation - 408-733-0400. There is no reason to continue suffering with panic attacks.
i was diagnosed to sliding haitial hernia that affects my neck and breathing and clogged up the last side of my nose , casuses pannic attacks i thought i was crazy for thinking it was hard to breath on one side , then i found out this is all normal for the condition i have they keep giving me diff forms of acid reflux , it helped after the tooth extraction made me sick but seems like acid relux ony helped the severe parts im still left with a lot of pain
I'm having shortness of breath and panic attacks every night and I'm wondering if its a hernia. I feel great during the day. I have no acid reflux or anything. Only panic atticks at night.
Thanks so much for this video!! I've been having these issues for 15 years!!! Thanks for especially talking about the panic attacks and the nerve problems. I feel like my vagus nerve has been damaged as a result of this. I never knew about the chiropractor stuff. I wish you were in Canada to heal me. What should I ask a chiropractor to do? I know my panic attacks are a direct result of this issue and I get a pounding sensation in the ears. And heart palpitations.
I have the exact symptoms, did you find a cure?
Hello Mark. I'm sorry you've been suffering for so long. We do have excellent success with treatment. Would you like to speak on the phone so that I can get a better idea of your exact health history? Happy to help! Call 408-733-0400.
Hi, Our success rate is high. Give me a call for a free phone consultation and we can discuss the best approach for you. 408-733-0400.
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Oh doc! I think this might be what I have. Rib (area) pain for 3+ years. Started after a stressful time, and I was exercising vigorously daily. Drs can’t figure it out. Clean bill from cardiologist, vq lung scan, chest X-rays (no contrast). I thought I was dying 3 years ago but I’m still here! Now drs say costocondritis, then fibromyalgia, then mayofacial pain syndrome. No pills have helped! Ppi, nerve meds, antidepressants for pain, etc. nothing has helped except stretching. Good nights sleep help, too little sleep causes a flair up. Overeating cause a flair up. Chest exercise cause a flair up. All the hiatal hernia self treatments are exactly what I discovered on my own and it’s exactly the same, one of the only thing that brings relief. Could this have been missed on xrays? Why does it mimic rib pain, or chest pain. Only effects left side just along the loner rib. Wraps around to the back. Just recently realized the pain flairs up about 45 min after eating.....
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Philip i have the exact same issue man. Rib pain started after extremely stressful time in my life. Can’t catch a full breath and aggravated after eating. Have you found any relief? My scans are all good and lungs are good but still can’t shake this issue. 3 years now.
@@daviddavis4784 After years of relaxing the muscles it finally started to ease up. My doctor thinks its a nerve issue. Maybe the intercostal muscles or ribs, or even gastrointestinal, but is a form of myofascial pain syndrome closely related to fibromyalgia. Almost no meds helped. I never tried narcotics, and dont think it warrants it. When it started I thought I was having a heart attack. Basically the doc thinks an normal injury cause nerve damage, and the nerves had to re-learn what pain was vs normal resting sensation. Its taken years to get even almost to where I dont know its there sometimes. I also now have a similar issue in the lower back, right side. There are pressure points that myofascial pain syndrome is known to affect (some or all). Hope that helps
Holy crap, I have all of these symptoms. I've had warehouse jobs that involve constant heavy lifting and had two hernias and even mentioned to my doctor now that I may have a hiatal hernia but he just disagrees. My heart pounds severely after I eat, sleep is uncomfortable, and I very recently experienced an indescribable panic attack that put me in the hospital. How do I tell my doctor that this is something that I really want checked? My quality of life is on the line.
It's tough Andrew, I know. Hopefully your doctor will listen, but listening doesn't solve the problem. Conventional doctors just don't know what to do for it. We're happy to help but it's up to you. Please consider reaching out and we can speak more: call us at 408-733-0400.
You just discribed my life I just had fundoplication surgery and my life is 100 percent better after 1 week
@@barrynevin7062 i am hoping to get this done soon for chronic gerd can you eat and drink what you want after is it worth having done
@@kevingreen2825 Kevin it's hard not to go to the fridge and eat what you want but it really is worth it I have lost 9 kilos in 4 weeks now and intend to keep going it's so much better to breathe now and I would do it again in a heartbeat
@@barrynevin7062 thanks for that barry just hope i am not waiting to long due to this covid no surgery date just yet
Dr. Vikki, awesome presentation. Wish you were in Texas.
Dr Vikki are you here in California, I need help, I have all this symptoms you said.
Hiatal hernia definitely worsens anxiety to me ,I have a small one,it feel like s stomach being twisted,stomach is my weakness in general ,I also can't burp so I can get very bloated in my upper stomach
I've been to ERs for heart pains right below the sternum and was diagnosed with acid relux and given medication with no stomach scans
I might wanna bring this up next visit
Wish you were in Australia. :) I feel like I have a lot of these symptoms. Great video. :)
Thank you!
Wow this is the best explanation I have seen. Makes so much sense especially the panic attacks, sleep issues etc which we generally attribute to other issues. We are not being told this information so not necessarily getting the right treatment. THANK YOU
hi Dr Petersen i have symtoms panic attack, when my alarm ringing, and shortness of breath and chest pain, and i weak up middles of the night, heartburn, sometimes burping! i lifting everyday with bundles of magazine on my job for 8 years, is this symtoms of hiatal hernia? sorry for my english, i appreciate
How are you now ? How’s your breathing now normz plz reply
U ok now normz?
That explains my neck pain!!! Thanks
My pleasure. Let me know if you'd like our assistance. Consider contacting us for a free phone consultation: 408-733-0400.
Yes, helpful, thanks.
Thank you sow much for the information doctor. I have about the same exact symptomps and a while ago while i was training my heart went beating faster immediately and i had a panic attack and i couldn't breathe for about 3 to 4 seconds and i thought i was gonna die. Thank you sow much because the doctors in my country are not very informative. Greetings from Albania.
I hope you can get the assistance you need.
Good morning your video brought me some clarity. I have been diagnosed with a medium hialtal hernia. Could this cause my blood pressure and heart rate to be very high.
Yes Marjorie, that could be the cause. If you want some assistance consider calling us for a free consultation - 408-733-0400. Not too many doctors know how to treat it successfully.
Great video. But I don't understand? If you repair the hiatal circle. The stomach still presses against the diaphragm . That's where it's supposed to be . Besides the stomach not going through the hiatal circle , what does the surgery do .? Does it keep it off the diaphragm and how. Thanks
Thank you for this video!
You are most welcome. Please share it with anyone suffering.
Hannah do you still suffer from hiatal hernia?
I have had a complete cardiologist work up and it was perfect. Had MRI of my whole spine and have degenerative disc disease and spondylosis. Thought all my pan was stemming from my back. I have back and chest pain when i eat and drink. Its been worrying me sick. Do you think i could have a hernia?? I go next month for a endoscopy.
It took from 24 to 59 to diagnose my hiatal hernia. I still have it. I suffer a lot from it to the point of vomiting with emesis.
Why didn't you get surgery ,I heard it's quite successful?
How are you now candace??? Plz reply
Did you have reflux with yours
Thanks Vikki, Im in London UK, do you know anybody who can help me here?
If you have been diagnosed with Anxiety and panic attacks how could you get them to listen to you seriously? I always find they brush me off
Can Melatonin help strengthen the LES or at lease calm the digestive muscles?
I haven't seen any data on that.
What do you mean by the person not getting enough air? Co2? What causes low air or Co2?
If your diaphragm doesn't move enough you cannot get a deep enough breath to feel properly oxygenated. Some people call it "air hunger" or shortness of breath. Hard to describe if you haven't experienced it.
I have a small hiatal hernia for at least two years already and I have all the symptoms you mentioned and I really don't know what to do.
Thank you
I had an endoscopy and was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Sometimes i feel like i cant breathe especially after i eat and i get panic attacks. Helppppp
Do you have GERD/Acid reflux or a lump on throat with pleghmm
Had headache and lower right abdominal pain and back pain then boom crippling pain throught it was my appendix had CT scan MRI scan blood test pee test poo test all fine.
Only about a month ago a doctor sent me for a camera down my throat found it was a haital hernia.
My symptoms are
Headache, sweating, abdominal and chest pain, back pain and anxiety sometimes get numbness in my hands and feet this as been going on since October 2021 .
I have hEDS and this sounds a lot like what I have been dealing with for quite some time with no answers or relief!!!
Will this show up on an X-Ray?
Doctor i have lot of issues just because hiatus harnia i have heart palpitation acid reflux Gerd and pain in my chest breathing problem even i can't sleep properly please i need suggestion should i go for surgery or natural treatment ?
Yes I have a sliding haital hernia ,gerd,and have panic attacks,is hard to swallow a symptom??
Richard Mcdaniel It can be, yes
Richard Mcdaniel same here , i burp alot have heartburn and anxiety because i cant breath or get dizzy ,
BREAKINGNECKS23 If you want assistance Richard, give us a call for a free phone consultation- 408-733-0400. We can help.
Dr. Vikki Petersen how can u help ?
BREAKINGNECKS23 Give us a call and we can discuss. Difficult to put in writing without speaking of your health history. 408-733-0400.
You describe my exact symptoms of late. I have a small hiatal hernia and I randomly get attacks of shortness of breath which can last me a few hours, pressure on my chest for which I have had my heart tested various times (heart is all good), which in turn gave me panic attacks! One thing as well i'm not sure is related is for years I have had thoracic back pain. It's a deep pain that feels like it goes through my spine. Sometimes, the back pain is worse than other times I'm wondering whether this is related to the hiatus hernia? I'm in Australia so i'm wondering what other options I have to treat all these symptoms without going on medication? Thank you so much.
Hello Anna, The back pain you describe could very well be related to the problem. I wish you lived closer! Perhaps look online at the Institute for Functional Medicine and see if there are any practitioners close to you. If not, reach out again and we'll see what we can recommend.
Dr. Vikki Petersen thank you Dr! I really appreciate it 👍🏼
Omg same because I have rheumatic fever I was freaking out thinking it was my heart but my result are all good...the last time i checked it was small but i assume it is getting bigger now since my discomfort is increasing I'm also having chest discomfort
I have had several expensive tests trying to diagnose my shortness of breath. Today I went in for a test and found I have the H. Hernia. I have had all of the symptoms which you have mentioned. I asked the Dr. today if by losing weight the symptoms can be reduced? He said yes. I will be losing weight. All of this began as I started putting on weight.
Vernon Steinkamp I’m sorry you’ve suffered for so long. I have plenty of “thin” patients with hiatal hernias. I’m not saying it’s not the case for you but that isn’t a unique factor I see. If you need assistance, please let me know. You can call for a free consultation if you’d like- 408-733-0400.
Do you have GERD? Or lump on the throat?
Vernon steinkamp how are you now?? Plz reply
In search of support. Will try and be brief. Many years ago (minimum 6, maximum 20) I began having different health issues at different times. But I will focus on the most acute onset. 6 yrs. I took opioids, chronic constipation, chronic straining for years at least a few times a week in the rest room. Gave myself a known hernia in groin. Around 2016 I have a sudden mysterious onset of severe pain under my shoulder blade. Felt like something was out of place. Over a few days, my entire left side had lightning nerve pain through my back, shoulder, neck, left arm, etc. - The pain over the years has come and gone in waves. Went to a lot of spine docs. Tons of MRI, x-ray, etc by Spinal docs, saw nothing, did tons of shots in neck and shoulders and such. What's more - other mysterious occurences were happening that I thought were all different little quirks. Seemed like so many things were off with me. List goes - When swallowing, feels like stuff gets stuck, need lots of water to get it down. Constipation - and I've finally realized that as easy as I try and take it, bouts of straining cause this issue to flare up. Makes sense now. Anyway, constant belching, passing gas. Constant throat clearing. When I breathe in as deep as I can go, something stops it in pain and tells me to stop breathing in. Sometimes when I am talking, I get really winded. Anyway when I payed close attention while on the THC the one night, I could feel like a lightning signal through my body a path of pain from my left side of my head down my neck, through my abdomen. Didn't know anything about the anatomy of that area at all beforehand. Googled bodily nerves, found the Vagus nerve. It appears to run in an identical path that I felt the lightning pins and needles feeling. Like absolutely identical. Speculation - Years of chronic constipation both before and during opioid use caused 2 hernias. One in groin (already diagnosed, red flag there). And one other hernia. Either hiatal, or the other one that can happen at the top. Restricting my diaphragm movement. Diaphragm/stomach spasms, vagus nerve pinched - Severe pain along the path of it, as well as peripheral muscles going into spasm to attempt to protect or reduce pressure on the nerve. When I am upright and active, as long as the muscles are tight, pain is reduced. When I relax to go to sleep or such, or if I puff CBD and the muscles relax, the pain actually gets much worse. I also suffer cognitive issues, poor concentration, low energy, unrestful sleep, heart palpatations, everything I hear about the hiatal hernia makes 100% sense. It seems I strained for years and gave myself hernias. Now my whole system is out of balance from the hernia? Maybe pinching the vegus nerve, and inflammation affecting the muscles in my neck, shoulders, back, mostly left side where the hernia could be. Lump under my arm pit as well, could be unrelated, or could be perhaps the spasms for years and such triggered thoracic outlet syndrome. Feels like my collarbone is pressing down on a nerve or something. Maybe the hernia is so big it pushed things up, and is causing a nerve elsewhere to be pressed? Could be the vegus or multiple nerves involved? As I think back, constipation was at a peak just before the most acute onset of this pain. Sometimes after eating, I can't breathe in all the way or it hurts. I'm telling ya, I definitely am starting to think it's far more likely all of these mysterious and random symptoms (even bad breath!) are all caused by 1-2 issues. Not 20 separate issues. Please, anyone who can offer help or support, I live with so much pain. I am finally feeling hopeful of my physical wellbeing and I want to check for hernia and have hernia surgery to correct the known hernia, as well as if a second hernia is diagnosed correct that one too. Any feedback or suggestions on how I can get surgery for it or who I need to see would be much appreciated. I live in North Conway NH. Small town. Just want to finally be free of this pain and imbalance in my body. Doctors all treated my spine and muscles, when they never diagnosed the cause! They all said they simply couldn't identify a cause, yet still had no problem going right to work. All kinds of meds, all kinds of this and that. It can't be my spine or discs, none of that makes sense! Anyway, I have been opioid free for 4 years, quit smoking, 0 alcohol, no substances at all. Love my life, absolutely in love with life, I just want to address the damage done so I can have my physical health back and get to the gym and be in the best health of my life!
How to break the spasm please?
As I tried to communicate in the video there can be several different causes of the spasm. I wish there was a single thing I could tell you to do, but it doesn't work that way. We need to discover the root cause of the problem and treat that.
Can i do surgery to fix haital hernia only without touch stomach coz my hernia small,
Doctor says no need, it not useful for small, why?
He wants to became more bigger and then it will be hard symptoms and complicated,
It is better to solve and enjoy ur life,
I wish you was in the UK!🥺
Have been suffering with chest pain and I’m under the care of a cardiologist and I had ECG’s and stress test on treadmill and all is ok....he knows I have a hiatal hernia...has never even mentioned that it could be that or refer me to an GI doc.
Unfortunately that is not unusual. Most doctors don't know the problems that are related to hiatal hernia. It is for this reason I discuss it. You can visit my website for a free e-book. Also a new book is about to be published as well. In the meantime here's my website: www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com. If you want assistance, please consider contacting us for a free phone consultation - 408-733-0400.
How are you now?
Hope you can answer this.
About 6 months ago I developed a horrible, wheezing cough that slowly disappeared, only to be replaced by: tension in my diaphragm area, constant need to clear throat, lump in throat, burping, and a general feeling of discomfort in my lungs. I was diagnosed with LPR (after self-diagnosing myself), but changing my diet and lifestyle doesn't seem to help much. I've started drifting toward the idea that I have a hiatal hernia or vagus nerve issues.
Do you think my symptoms are consistent with this?
PS: I used to have horrendous anxiety attacks, but those pretty much went away a couple of years ago.
Excessive burping is a hallmark of hiatal hernia, also the throat clearing, "lump in throat" sensation, etc. You should get checked out for it.
You could very well have a hiatal hernia. I would like to speak with you further to give you the best advice possible. If you would like, consider contacting us for a free phone consultation. Call 408-733-0400.
I'd be happy to help. You shouldn't have to continue suffering.
Thank you! I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, but if they aren't able to help me, I'll be in touch.
Thanks again!
Dr. Vikki Petersen if u still available I wouldn't mind talking to you I have a hernia and it's killing me my only relief is walking I got appointment tomorrow hope I be ok and yes it gives me panic attacks my only relief is watching my kids play thanks Mrs Vikki
Dr petersen where are you Oficce located? I would like a consult
Doc does the hernia stay up all day? I had no idea neck pain caused this wow I need help
Do you think it can cause food to get pushed out of the stomach too fast?
The stomach is typically in a degree of spasm which is why a fast sense of fullness or bloating can occur. With the stomach in spasm, I can see that it might excrete the food faster, but I haven't seen definitive data on that.
Hi Mam, how to find hiatal hernia through self tests
There is no self test, per se. Symptoms are a good indication and then you'd need to see someone who specializes in it. Even endoscopies frequently miss it. I have a free e-book on my site: www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com. See if some of your symptoms align with what I describe.
I’m glad I found this video. I have been having chest pain and chest burning for the past month. Once during that time I felt a little pressure when I swallowed my food. It hasn’t happened again. I had a barium swallow last week and it showed a small hiatal hernia. I was prescribed a ppi that I have been on for a week now. I still feel a little burning in my chest at times and that one spot where I had the chest pain still feels sore. I’m wondering if I should ask for an endoscopy or if the barium swallow is enough to make sure it’s nothing else….my doctor thinks to give the ppi’s some time to work.
She has Medicare and Tricare...
when you say anti depressants and anti anxiety medication cause horrible and dangerous side effects, could you please elaborate on what you mean? I suspect I have a hiatal hernia and Im going to go to the doctor to try and check it up but I am also going to a psychologist that wants me to take antidepressants. If that in any way can cause harm to my stomach in case I have hh then I would be glad to understand how it works so I could ask my psychologist for any alternatives.
I had no idea that panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia ( I do not achieve REM sleep often) fatigue and shortness of breath were associated with this large hiatal hernia. DANG. My stomach sits near my lungs with this condition. It is imperative that I restrict my portions and yet I am overweight. Additionally, I had an esophageal ulcer in the late 1980s.I wonder if that was related.
I was diagnosed with a large hiatal hernia three years ago. The VAMC surgeons did not want to operate. Maybe that was a good idea. (If a VA surgeon says you can live without their operating on you... you might not want to test that at the VAMC).
Thank you for your very informative video. Now to find a solution.
If you need help we're here for you. You don't need to live with that misery. If you'd like, give us a call for a free phone consultation - 408-733-0400. We have great success naturally. The surgery success rate is very low.
@@vikkipetersen220 I have every symptom I'm 83 years old and have had this condition at least 25 years . My abdomen is weak from 3 c sections when was in my twenties I feel like my heart is going to stop sometimes... Can you give me some advice on how to deal with this?
Theresa bevelle how are you now?? Plz reply how’s your breathing now??
I brought mine on with abdominal exercise
Me too😟
mine was with lifting weights. sigh
Mine is from squats yup ,sucks
Probiotics help
Can severe candida cause hiatal hernia?
I have small hiatal hernia . I am not sure what they can do about it ??? I don't have anything bothering me.
The real issues I have called.......Erosion Esophagus.........GERD............Low Stomach Acid ....
I have been to 3 GI doctors and NOT one could help me or just didn't want to help.
I'm glad you reached out Debbie. We are experts in this area and there's much that needs to be done. I know you haven't gotten the help you've needed thus far, but that doesn't mean the problem can't be corrected. We have excellent success. The esophageal erosion needs to be handled. Please consider contacting us for a consultation: 727-335-0400. We'd be delighted to help.
I would like to hear a legitimate review from somebody who utilized the service. I would like to hear how they are doing months or a year later.
We have many success stories from patients, some on video on our website. www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com. www.rootcausemedicalclinics.com/blog/category/testimonials/
shortness of breath pain on on localized area of neck and this all happened after a tooth extraction wish i could get the operation im so tired of it
Hi Dr living in Ireland Ireland and came across this video it literally is what I'm going through I find the days to be worse after a night out drinking... What should I ask of my doctor?
Perhaps show your doctor the free ebook on our site and that may help him or her to assist you. Website: www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com.
High histamine diet triggers symptoms for me ,I avoid high histamine foods almost entirely
I have all the symptoms highlighted in this video and have been checked out by a cardiologists twice now. But one symptom wasn't mentioned which is left arm numbness.. can a hiatal hernia cause numbness / weakness down the left arm?!?!
it can Tommy, yes. Of course the first step with such a symptom is to rule out any heart issues, but you've done that. The nerve that goes to your diaphragm come from your neck and nerves from your neck also go down your arm. We do see this association. Please consider contacting us for a free phone consultation. Call 408-733-0400. We have two clinics and provide telemedicine care across the country.
Does anyone get dizzy apon standing and heart pounding? I think I have this. I have so many of the symptoms but haven't been diagnosed yet. Only had an ekg and other scans not looking for hernia.
Yes
I have been suffering with severe chest pain for 8 months. Doctors cannot help me. I have just recently developed problems with acid reflux, problems swallowing etc. I had an edg done and they found a hiatal hernia and they are telling me it is small and not causing problems. They tell me I have nerve pain. Help I'm seriously in pain
About 6 months ago I started feeling a weird sensation in my diaphragm area almost like a spasm and when I would check my pulse I would get PVCs and extra heartbeats I went to the ER several times they kept saying it was anxiety eventually they found that I had h-pylori they put me on beta blockers for my many PVCs but I am noticing them anytime I eat food and my heart races or if I'm bending over. I finally did an endoscopy and they found a small hiatal hernia, redness and inflammation, it makes me wonder if the inflammation is what's causing all my symptoms or the actual hernia itself even though it's small but it's to the point where I can't sit down or slouched over for even a few minutes because I get pressure and sensitivity in my diaphragm that moves up into my chest and then I get PVCs and palpitations. Even thought it's small can a hiatal hernia do this. I never had this issue before. Some of my research has led me to believe the vagus nerve may be an issue as well because my emotions are all screwed up and anytime I feel an emotion I get PVCs or my heart races. Ive also had circulation issues which I'm not sure was caused by the inflammation. My fingers would turn white when fingers extended straight also cold feet with some slight numbness which has been going on for months. Seems to be a bit better now. Also is the vagus nerve situated near the diaphragm where the hernia may interfere with?
Your vagus nerve could absolutely be involved and frequently is. Please consider calling us for a free phone consultation so that we can get a better idea of how we can best help you. Call 408-733-0400.
Our you taking PPI's for reflux? If so they could be blocking Vitamin B12 absorption, in which case can course numbness and poor circulation. Look into it 😊
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I have all of this including a lifetime of chronic constipation and recently much more acute. I recently learned that I have sleep apnea, together with the hiatal hernia, and silent reflux which has damaged the vocal cords. I am supposed to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy but I am waiting for the referral. It cannot happen soon enough for me. I’m miserable. All of my symptoms seemed dramatically to worsen during the entirety of the two months subsequent to my taking Levaquin. I assume the Levaquin exacerbated the esophagitis and gastritis and basically sent my system into a downward cascade. Everything is worsening. I think I have one problem solved and another one, just as alarming, comes up.
I have small hiatal hernia for three years now, everything I eat makes me feel sick and I had h pyroi as well I don't know if it worsen or got better or not the doctors didn't bother checking it cause they think am too young to have medical problems also I have type 2 diabetes
I'd be happy to see if we could help. Consider contacting us for a free phone consultation - call 408-733-0400.
i have diagonosed with hiatal this year after suffering for so long . i live in kenya and need advise on how to manage the dizzy and panic attacks symtom. thnx .
Can constant vomitting after eating be a symptom of hiatal hernia. I apparently have a small sliding one but have been suffering with this for 8 almost 9 months now
Reyanna Sangestino It’s possible, yes. I’m sorry you’ve been suffering for so long. Please consider contacting us for a free phone consultation. Call 408-733-0400. I’d be happy to help.
I found this very informative it is Saturday, April 21 and I am having the sleeve procedure and also a hiatal hernia repaired.. i’m hoping I making the right choice but I have been overweight for quite some time and I am learning about the Heidel hernia and how they could be connected to a neck issue etc.... I hope I’m making the right decision in regards to getting the Heidel hernia fixed as I am a singer and of course there’s just a regular nervousness before any procedure
VSG In Vegas Tomboy Good luck! Let me know how it goes.
Thank you for getting back to me plus now I’ve read some other replies maybe this has been the situation all along I’m still not sure how they plan to fix it when they do the sleeve procedure the main doctor is very busy so it was the assistant try to explain something to me without any type of bedside manner.. I have another pain on my left hand side that I thought was diverticulitis which I have but when I’ve been checked they find nothing shortness of breath panic attacks etc. I will be relieved if this is fixed.. but a little preoccupied at first due to the healing of the sleeve thank you once again
Hi did u have the surgery how was it and how r u now. Thank you
@@muhyee294 I did have the surgery it’s been almost 2 1/2 years I lost 77 pounds but now after the surgery my acid reflux has increased greatly so I am currently doing the paperwork to have my sleeve convert it to a bypass after doing all my studying I hear that people get relief and don’t have the acid reflux anymore.. if you don’t have acid reflex now you should be good with the sleeve but if you do have acid reflex you may consider just going with the bypass a.k.a. RNY
Omg, this many drs in Canada, seen me, and they don’t have a clue, just send you off w a Rx. They get paid so much, yet we can’t ask a question, got to make an appointment, wait a week or two to ask the question while in life stopping pain, and still their solution RX. God damn
So a small lump appeared in the center of my chest that hurts to the touch a few days ago. Is this a hiatal hernia that popped out the diaprham? Or could it be something worse?
Hello Manuel, without examining you or seeing the exact location, I couldn't see. But a hiatal hernia is deep and while it can definitely be uncomfortable, it isn't typically visible on the surface. If you'd like assistance, consider giving us a call at 408-733-0400 and we can schedule a free phone consultation is you're interested.
@@DrVikkiPetersen thank you so much and that would be great! Ill give a as soon as i can. Thank you!
Dr Vickie no one wants to operate my heital hernia
I’ve gone crazy tryin* to find a surgeon I’m so ill my hernia make me look pregnant .
And I can’t breath ,I have back aches vomiting 🤮.
And I’m so fed up
I thought I was having a heart attack .
I’m in Italy tying to find a surgeon but they won’t not operate without money .
It’s silly I’ve been suffering 4years
Any surgestions please I’m not taking no medication for this ...
I have herbal teas ... but I look pregnant .... so much pain ...
I understand; it's miserable. I must tell you the reason no one wants to operate is because the surgery has such a high failure rate. It does so because simply tightening the opening only works for a short period of time because the root cause of the problem isn't being addressed. Where do you live? Please consider contacting us for a free phone consultation - call 408-733-0400. I would be happy to help you.
Nonna how are you now?? Plz reply
Does this cause high heart rate after eating
It absolutely can, yes.
Can this type of hernia damage the vagus nerve ?
Yes ,it can trigger it
This describes me to a T! In April I woke up around 1 am feeling very funny. It was so bad that I felt like I was going to have a panic attack. I paced the floor, then the nausea hit. My husband had to take me to the er where they found nothing. I had horrible nausea for the next 5 days and was barely eating or drinking. At night when I tried to go to sleep, my breath would catch every time I would exhale. It was awful. On day 6 I was back in the er, had lost 10 lbs, my chest felt funny and still no answers but they admitted me because I was so dehydrated. I thought it was my heart. They kept a heart monitor on me and also done an echo. They found nothing. I was in horrible shape but they sent me home after 2 days. I managed to find a great internal medicine dr who set up an appointment for an upper gi. I was diagnosed with a small sliding hiatal hernia. About 2 days after the initial dr visit I started feeling like something was stuck in my chest. It has been pure misery. I have a consultation with a surgeon on June 1st. I am pretty nervous about it because my daughter had the surgery in 2014 and the surgeon ruined her. She now has gastroparesis. I have another friend who also had it done by the same surgeon who done my daughter's and he ruined her too. She can barely eat and has to take zofran 3 times a day. I pray that the surgeon that I am going to does a great job. It has been so stressful. Upper gi also showed reflux but I don't experience any burning just the other awful symptoms. Not to mention that I have to sleep sitting propped up on the couch. I cannot lay down at all.
With all the negative surgery results, have you considered less invasive therapy as a first-line approach? Hiatal hernia surgery has poor outcomes generally speaking and unless part of your stomach is stuck above your diaphragm, making surgery an absolute necessity, I would consider non-invasive treatment at least to start. You can call us for a consultation: 408-733-0400.
I live too far away for a consult. I do know several people that have had successful outcomes but I know 2 that hadn't. I wish that I were closer because I would definitely reconsider.
@@74cwhite We have a clinic in California and about to open our next in Florida. We do tele-medicine visits across the country. I hope you find help, but feel free to reach out if you need assistance: 408-733-0400.
@@vikkipetersen220 So this can be approached and achieved through Tele med visits only?
@@klwthe3rd It depends on the individual patient Kenneth.
Hi! I live in Sacramento CA. Do you guys have an office up here or a doctor you can recommend for me to go to? I need to have this looked at soon. I tried treating myself with a lot of the breathing exercises and massages, but it keeps coming back and now getting out of control. Much appreciated in advance! Thanks!
We are happy to treat you remotely. We do so across the country and internationally. If you'd like any assistance consider calling us for a consultation: 727-335-0400. We'd be delighted to help.