Hiatus hernia anatomy

[@semiasims0714]

It's crazy that we have to come to RUclips to figure out our issues and illnesses even after we've paid multiple doctors to simple explain to us what's wrong our bodies. I was in that GI office 10 min and you explained this so effortlessly. Thanks bunches!

[@sandiparker7883]

So true, I experience the same thing @ my GI dr. This information so informative got a better understanding than the wasted trip to my GI dr.

[@jordanwardan7588]

you shouldn't. this video isn't medical advice, it exists for educational and entertainment purposes. you personally cannot do anything about your GI problems after watching this, but you can have a more productive session with your internist. it's dangerous to self diagnose but it's useful to know the anatomy and the names of things involving your suspected condition.
a patient with a disease becomes an expert in their disease, and they are the most important person in their healthcare team. it's a team.

[@NeelJ]

Because we can’t explain them correctly what is wrong and how it feels

[@Godsmackguy26]

I have reversed all my issues listening to doctors on RUclips. Mind you, have to do you research and don’t take any one video for granted. Start by listening to people who have success with the same issues you are having and just listen. After seeing 10 videos or so you will see a pattern and alot of similarities. I have several doctors that i trust and will always trust because they explained the way the system is broke. 2 examples for everyone is Dr Ken Berry and Dr Eric Burg. Theres many more !

[@PrettyJuls]

Yep… so I hope he gets to how to fix it 😢

[@johnakaoldguy3158]

I had a massive Type IV Hiatal Hernia repaired in May 2023 and it made my life so much better. My entire stomach and a bit of small intestine was in my chest cavity pushing on my heart and both lungs. My primary blamed my shortness of breath was asthma. Boy was he wrong! Now that it’s repaired and my stomach is back where it belongs, my breathing is the best it’s been in years!

[@muhammadshahroz1453]

Please tell me what is the treament of heital hernia i am suffering from too much pain panic attacks i saw a hell when anything i eat

[@gailmihocko8057]

I just had my hiatal hernia repaired 3 days ago. My entire stomach was above my diaphragm. I should get my normal lung function back and I am curious as to whether my blood pressure will go back down to normal. Good to hear it resolved your problems

[@oppgard]

Can you still belch and vomit after surgery? I've been told you can't.

[@flag1941]

😱

[@flag1941]

@@oppgardwhen I had my tube into my stomach was tied to keep food going back up in stomach, I could not do those things. Not being able to vomit was bad. It came untied so it’s worse now.

[@susanbritton5412]

After 6 months of going to the ER and in the hospital twice no one could figure out what was wrong with me. They sent me to a cardiologist and to a pulmonary specialist. All good on both. Then they found a hiatal hernia that is making my short of breath and my heart pounding upon walking. BAM I am finally diagnosed with Hiatal Hernia Syndrome. It’s been 10 months now and I am Finally getting surgery this month sometime. My oxygen level would me normal sitting and walking 50 steps my oxygen would drop to the high 80’s……it’s been a long time since I have had a decent day. Prayers for everyone glad we have videos like this to help up understand things.

[@cntryclubexotics9174]

Hiii, hows post surgery been?

[@JuanLopez-gh1rb]

How did the surgery go???

[@kennethshort2016]

Thank you for sharing. Your story has essentially been mine for many years. My hernia has become so pronounced that my doctor finally diagnosed it. I present with all the symptoms he attributes to a large upper abdominal hernia

[@thehightonesmduk]

Thanks for your video and valuable feedback

[@barbhouse3818]

I have the heart palpitations and shortness of breath also. Been sent to the cardiologist 2x, all good there. Now dr sending me to psychology because he thinks it's all grief,( I lost my husband 6/14/22). I just figured this out, I have a ton of symptoms. Have to have an upper GI next month. Going to chiropractor helps.

[@michaellovell1368]

I learnt more in 15 minutes here than I have in the previous 15 years !! Thanks, Sam, you're a STAR !!

[@IndigoEarthGirl4444]

This guy should be teaching entire medical facilities the basics again! I love your videos thank you!!!

[@osmanvincent1975]

Four decades ago, I had severe GERD for about two years. I suddenly started having severe stomach pains. I was initially misdiagnosed by a doctor as having ulcers. Doing a difficult plumbing job several months before, I had forced part of my stomach up through or past the diaphragm. I did not know that at the time: it was several years later that I made the connection. Sometimes this happens naturally without a clear cause. Normally, the esophagus sphincter and the diaphragm muscles line up and reinforce each other. If part of the stomach is pushed or pulled up through the diaphragm, the sphincters and muscles don’t line up and stomach acid can more easily leak into the esophagus, causing GERD. I took me a couple of years to realize that I really had Gerd.
The I figured out a simple cure: I would drink a couple glasses of cold water first thing in the morning and jump up and down for a couple minutes to jiggle the stomach back down to its normal position. It took a while for the esophagus to adapt to the longer length. I would repeat the process anytime I got an acid taste in my mouth. I have been trouble free for 2-3 decade now. I later learned of a gastroenterologist in Michigan who recommends this process also; maybe others now also.
The body needs strong hydrochloric acid in the stomach to trigger the esophageal sphincter to close, to break down bulk foods generally, and to specifically separate amino acids in proteins to be effectively absorbed in the intestines and used by the human body. Most or all GERD medicines block the production of or neutralize the hydrochloric acid and thus interferes with protein digestion and interferes with esophageal sphincter closing. Not good.
Glad to see somebody else here recommend the same thing.

[@user-nt9rx1df2d]

thank you for sharing. i will do what you did. i have hiatal hernia ang anti acids med makes me more sick

[@avtarchana609]

Using PPI Blockers eg omeprazole, will interfere with the normal digestion process with all the side effects of undigested food going through the intestines.

[@amolshenoy6745]

How long did you do the morning jumps...couple of min or more

[@riteasrain]

I discovered that solution years ago too - except I don't jump up and down, my toes stay on the ground and then you go down on your heels with some force, elbows and arms crossed and lifted across the chest (which opens up the chest area). Do it about 10 times.

[@honeybunch6473]

Such a vicious circle. Been on Lansoprazole many years. Bet my whole acid balance and good gut bacteria is disturbed as well as digestion and absorption. To replace good bacteria involves fermented food. Itsxa vicious circle. Diagnosed with type lll hiatal hernia stomach and at GO junction. 😔

[@yourmanstan]

Incredibly well done. I love the visual aid. I love that you connect medical terms to common language so that it is very understandable. I love the level of detail. I love the pace: not too fast and not too slow. Brilliant.

[@debra13]

I didn't see the connection! I can't breathe.

[@jthb]

I am a Massage Therapist and Physiotherapist. We work on fixing problems like this all the time non surgically. Through pushing movements to set back the intestines in place.
We've worked on thousands of patience for over 20 years and produced amazing results almost instantly.

[@rabiumuhammadu7938]

It’s amazing how much they know about herpes. I was raped in 2019 and got symptoms, I couldn’t walk at all. The Doctor didn’t have any clue only (Dr.Ani John) on RUclips has the complete medication...

[@Flexonomics]

I need help. before finding out about my hernia, it felt like waste was floating around in my face and body, could barely breathe, heart palpitations, and nerves running wild. kaiser still doesn't connecting symptoms to the gut\hiatus hernia.

[@estherjaho5088]

Good to hear, how do I locate you

[@ronaldwharton939]

Thank you, this was so helpful. I have periods where I feel like I can’t draw a full breath. I told my family doctor, at the time, years and years ago about it and without doing any diagnostic testing or explanation, he dismissed it as a hiatus hernia. Now, years later, I was hospitalized with a kidney stone and as a result of scans for that, the hiatus hernia was confirmed. My current family doctor told me this and I told him what the previous doctor had told me. He seemed puzzled that a hiatus hernia could affect my breathing. I’ve come to the conclusion that a lot of GP’s aren’t as informed about this condition as they should be.

[@lavendergal2508]

You are exactly right they are into related. I have a hernia that causes me quite a bit of discomfort and chronic low to even moderate level shortness of breath. I had a nurse practitioner listening to my lungs for a work physical a few months back and she could tell I had a hernia by my lung sounds. I’ve never had anyone say that before ever had this hernia for several years now. SorryThat you were also experiencing this

[@jen5714]

@DIY Sensei The belching is the tip off. Every time my HH acts up I get fore warned by having a lot of belching before the actual pain starts. It gives me time to take the meds to help alleviate it.

[@shytguy]

@@jen5714 what meds

[@shytguy]

@Based God yes I am going through this right now. I feel like I can’t breathe sometimes. Sometimes I feel great. Sometimes I get this rising feeling in my abdomen and then I can’t breathe. I have this bulging thing in my stomach when I do crunches and it’s definitely some sort of hernia. I’m getting shoulder and arm pains and my cardiologist said I’m fine and took all the tests. Something is wrong. It’s scary. People think I’m having a panic attack. But I know my body and know something is wrong in there. My endoscopy didn’t reveal anything but mild gastritis acid reflux and dyspepsia. Pretty sure some sort of hernia in blocking my breathing sometimes. How can I get this fixed?

[@andreasanchez2815]

they aren't informed at all about anything lol

[@joangregory7517]

Good explanation. I'm glad I found this RUclips video. I have had a chronic cough for over 30 years. Over the past few years, I've had lung CTs to examine the lungs for changes, and each CT also indicated a hiatus hernia. At first, the hernia was small, the next one done a year or so later, showed moderate size. This last one showed a larger hiatus hernia. I talked to my doctor and he ordered an upper GI barium swallow test. The result of this was a diagnosis of a Type 4 Hiatus Hernia - Paraesophageal Hernia and Gastric Volvulus..My stomach is above my diaphragm and is twisted. A few times when I ate too much or too fast, I had irregular heart rhythm. This video provided a well-done explanation of what has happened.

[@sandramartin5809]

Glad to know it's not all in my mind. My symptoms and the way they found it echo mine exactly. I had a bariumeal last week and am waiting for the results. My mum thinking she was helping gave me some cough mixture, I coughed so hard I actually cracked a rib. I have been coughing sometimes really badly for over 20 years so hopefully it will be fixed but I won't hold my breath 😂

[@annnicole7490]

I had been getting heart palpitations and shortness of breath , anxiety, chest pain (...and mysterious debilitating shoulder blade pain), waking up in the middle of the night feeling I couldn't breath for several months and was scared I was dying. I had raced to the emergency room SEVERAL time. Until I gave up feeling something was wrong and thinking I was straight up crazy. Well time naturally went by I still had symptoms and exhaustingly go to urgent care until all things pointed to my stomach. I seen a provider for back pain (at this point I felt I was dying from everything) and she asked me if I had acid reflux I said, "Yes!, ...its in my back???!" She recommended I see my gastroenterologist for a hiatal hernia. She stated she the same back pain when she discovered she had a hiatal hernia. ----I thank God for her. I have yet to be seen for an endoscopy. The best part about this is now I know Im not crazy.

[@mattyice230]

You're not crazy. I raced to the ER and urgent care numerous of times and saw a cardiologist. All my cardiac tests came back normal. My Aunt recommended me to see her gastroenterologist and did an endoscopy on me. They found reflux and hiatal hernia. Now, I have a game plan to start feeling better. I hope you feeling better as well.

[@ms.geejackson6133]

I am having the same exact symptoms. Getting a EGD tomorrow

[@stevem6711]

Same here. Had an Endoscopy and diagnosed with hiatal hernia. Getting ready to talk to a surgeon to get it fixed. I've been dealing with this issue for 10 years and looking forward to getting this done!

[@christinakeesling]

Yes story of my life. Now I believe it's my hiatal hernia! You have to diagnose yourself now days because every doctor wants to pass it off as anxiety

[@devorahstreeter7894]

I can relate

[@kathykitten6]

I'm a massage Therapist of 35 years & I can tell you massage & Chiropractic is very very helpful for hiatal hernia! Much less invasive too!

[@eponymous2684]

There is a very famous chiropractor in Houston who has videos on RUclips showing adjustments for Hiatal Hernia. I think I will try to see him pronto!

[@10AntsTapDancing]

I had all the symptoms you describe: heartburn , breathlessness, difficulty swallowing, palpitations, etc. investigated and treated for several different conditions then found huge hiatus hernia during xrays. It went right over my GP's head and she was still searching for the 'disease' that was making my life a misery. I found LCHF and lost weight that helped and I took breathing classes and started swimming and walking and that helps a lot. Unfortunately the medical profession seems to want to give you drugs instead of taking a holistic approach. For my 'asthma' an inhaler, beta blockers for palpitations, statins for cholesterol, BP medication. I take the BP meds but that's all now, I'm my own holistic 'doctor' and hope to get off those too. Great video and it's helped me to understand what's going on.

[@Alexis_005]

Are you completely symptom free? I was just diagnosed 5 months ago I’m 38 and I feel like I ruined my life

[@LoveYouBeTrue]

By LCHF do you mean low carb high fat diet?

[@Alexsjusa]

Don’t you have to fix the source of the problem?

[@abollyadegunwa9123]

What did you later use, have you stop the BP and other drugs pls help

[@limanmali4792]

I started taking the Herbal medication bought from Dr igho on RUclips, surprisingly it was working Gradually and in 9days everything changed, I am super Excited that you helped me Cure my Hernia Naturally & I pray that God bless you Dr igho for the Goodwork

[@user-dk4ir7ll1p]

You are incredible. This is the only comprehensive explanation I have ever come through since I had this condition. Thank you very much Doc! If I were to repair my hiatus hernia, you are the one who can get the job done. Thank you very much for the valuable information.

[@bobshifimods7302]

Yes, if only all doctors were like this. Sadly most fall well below this standard.

[@KishoreKumar-ov8oi]

Very well explained. For a while I have felt that I were a medico in Anatomy class. Thank you Sir.

[@limanmali4792]

I started taking the Herbal medication bought from Dr igho on RUclips, surprisingly it was working Gradually and in 9days everything changed, I am super Excited that you helped me Cure my Hernia Naturally & I pray that God bless you Dr igho for the Goodwork

[@annarakgotho7581]

Where can we get Drigh

[@mhmdcr]

اوه كومنت عربي!!!
معك فتق حجابي؟ كم سنتم؟ وشو عملتي وكيفك حاليا؟؟
انا معي فتق 2 سم شو عندك نصيحة الي؟ بقدر اتمرن حديد؟؟؟

[@IslandDigital]

Finally some straightforward explanation and information. You wouldn’t believe all the things I’ve been told. Finally something that makes sense. Thank you !

[@thegenr8]

I have suffered with what I was told was a large Hiatal Hernia for a long time. I take Prevacid for it. I will get terrible discomfort if I eat wrong and nothing would ever help until I found this video. Understanding what the problem is, I now know ways to help deal with it. I start by trying to relax and take deep breathes through my nose and exhaling out my mouth. After a few minutes if not less I can belch and release the pressure that is causing the discomfort. I'm an IT guy with no medical experience, but for some reason I think what causes my problem is stress and not breathing correct. Thank you for all your videos. It helps to understand how the body works and you do any outstanding job of making and IT guy understand it!

[@ottomobile64]

Thank you for this video. I have GERD and a hiatial hernia. I’ve had surgery for strictures three times over the last 7 years. The worst part of it is bending over and having food come back up and constantly coughing. I was told that there is surgery that can fix it but the side effects don’t sound good. None of the gastrointestinal drs ever explained what was happening so this video has helped me understand the issue much more clearly

[@DoDgeSwaG]

Yup bending over automatically triggers acid reflux for me too so I avoid it as much as possible. I’ve had this for about 6 yrs now and narrowed my triggers down to where I don’t need acid reducer medication like omeprazole but occasionally pop some tums in when I get a flare up. Most of my triggers come from my diet so I found out for me, avoiding spice, greasy food, breads, too much carbonated drinks, and acidic drinks or foods like orange or pineapple or lime flavored chips for example...if I were to rate it I’d say 80% of my gerd is controlled and occasionally I’ll get it badly to where I’ll pop some tums immediately. I carry tums like an epi pen 😂

[@footplate0]

bending over also does it for me but the most problems that I get is at night. I am asleep and the next thing I know is that I wake up with a mouth full of vomit. It sounds as bad as it is !! I am on omeprazole but still sometimes it happens. No one has suggested any sort of treatment other than omeprazole. So it looks like it is something that I will have to put up with for the rest of my life. I have had it for 30 years, so a few more wont matter. Thanks for posting

[@Bella1neverknows670]

I haven't found any medicine that helps when it first starts to bother me I can eat some peppermint it helps a little bit. I have to sleep elevated.. be sure not to eat anything a few hours before you go to bed chocolate nicotine Nerf things were bothering Minute Maid used to make a low acid orange juice I loved it only orange juice I could ever drink but I live I can't find it anymore I don't know if they make it.. if you are overweight that does not help but.. I had my gallbladder removed but I still have so much trouble sometimes

[@jenbest4972]

@@Bella1neverknows670 yes thry still mske minute made orange juice. I too have to sleep with my head elevated three pillows lined up as if im sitting up agsinst the head of my bead watching TV to avoid gag reflex vometing. i sleep up against them.

[@luvyou-baby]

i recommend following dr berg on youtube, he has good tips on what to do. and why the anti-acid meds are bad for your digestion and make things worse. search dr berg GERD, or acid reflux

[@royce6485]

I’m 23 with a unexplained hatial hernia. I don’t have bad acid reflux, I just have severe abdomen pain. Thanks so much for making this video. It’s really distressing hearing “it’s super common in older people and usually presents asymptomatically. To fix it, just treat acid reflux!” This video is actually beneficial because I can try and treat the actual hernia by knowing how it works. I suspect anxiety is causing my stomach to tighten.

[@rabiumuhammadu7938]

It’s amazing how much they know about herpes. I was raped in 2019 and got symptoms, I couldn’t walk at all. The Doctor didn’t have any clue only (Dr.Ani John) on RUclips has the complete medication...

[@salwanbianouni4546]

I think yr symptoms it’s same it happened to me I have bad reflexes and hernia stomach aches

[@snowy-19]

Same bro I am.23 also ....
Having hiatus hernia ....😢😢😢😢

[@RakeshPatel-hu5il]

​@@snowy-19same bro

[@snowy-19]

@@RakeshPatel-hu5il
How are u feeling bro

[@johnthewiz]

Indeed, Doctors consultants, specialists - not ONE has shown me so much as a photocopied diagram of what is actually going on in my body. Thank you for this, it makes things a lot clearer.

[@SEGEFFECT]

I had a sliding hernia for years.I started to play saxophone for 2 years I think it is all gone without any surgery.I strongly suggest people to play sax and make the diaphragm strong .Just give a try for those who has this sliding type hernia.thank me later .I hope this tip makes someone healthy

[@Ellisrtx5366]

That's amazing thanks for sharing that! Still keeping the hernia away?

[@SEGEFFECT]

@@Ellisrtx5366 I believe it is all about having a strong diaphragm. I am comfortable now even I have fats on my stomach.

[@freepress8451]

I have 2 hernia's:- hiatus hernia & umbilical hernia with a very large belly-button bulge and a painful distended abdomen. My GP referred me to the hospital (a teaching one no less) and the first Doctor I saw said 'I am not a magician why your GP can't prescribe you a laxative?" - its constipation!!! Not one Doctor in his department would question the first diagnosis, so I am going private - this one Doctor at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board illustrates why increased supervision is needed!

[@Musician-Lee]

I’m so glad I found your channel. Age 75 and fit till fairly recently, I’ve learned more about my anatomy and my physical health in a few hours than in all my entire life. Really helpful!

[@mariyammoosa4308]

⁦=-O⁩

[@pcroadwarrior78]

Pretty much exactly what my PCP told me I have. Shortness of breath, heart palpitations….to the point I have to sit and rest for 10-15 mins. Thanks for the in-depth explanation of exactly what I’m experiencing.

[@gabrielleshaw1594]

Hi Juan what are you doing to treat yours if you don’t mind me asking?

[@pointnIaugh]

If you drink a gallon of water and jump up and down for a couple of minutes, it will pull your stomach down into place and relieve your symptoms. Seriously, I do it all the time.

[@1extend]

What do I have to lose, I'll try it!

[@aayraqureshi8945]

Same problem

[@riteasrain]

The better way, after drinking water, is to lift your heels keeping your toes on the ground, then come down on your heels with force, having your elbows and arms lifted with arms crossed across your chest which opens up the chest. Do this about 10 times.

[@uffa00001]

If you drink 4 litres of water, provided you manage, you seriously risk your life for "water poisoning", or "hypokalemia", basically you dilute some salts in your body to a dangerous level. Just say "drink several glasses of water". Don't give dangerous advice.

[@marianazambrano8120]

​@@riteasrainhello y cura la hernia

[@danhuynh8150]

Your stuff is an absolute lifesaver. These applied anatomy videos are honestly 10/10 and incredible

[@240vedhavarshini2]

Finally Sam got the recognition he deserved... His lectures were so inspiring.. He made me love anatomy in my first year of college... A big fan of him... So happy to see he's reached 2 million views

[@somefuckertookmynickname]

I'd say him having 467k subscribers is far more impressive as any channel can get millions of views on one video if the algorithm picks it.

[@wefukthenwo]

I have had this condition for 35 years. I went swimming in huge surf after a big lunch, swimming under monstrous waves. When I left the water I had severe heart burn. I have managed it with bi-carb soda. I heard that pump inhibiters can cause cancer, so I stopped using them. Whenever I have over processed wheat products, that's the worst of the worst. All in all, having this condition sucks! Good video.

[@Salvo78106]

pump inib don't cause cancer. don't be dumb

[@ben-jinni6799]

Your explanation may have just helped me with my year long problems and potentially saving me dishing out a ton more money for continuous tests with no diagnosis yet. Thank you!

[@janicepeng5714]

Sam. Thank goodness I've just 'found you.' 1.9.21 ++ chest pain 4 times now/tremendous pushing against my ribs/right breast flattening + lowering (?4x) then almost returning. Neuro hot/cold sensations in back/feeling of leaning into 'something' to my left/also 'something' in my central back when I slightly lean forward/force feeding myself almost as low appetite . No diagnosis. Covid etc + work pressures of all you medics. 18 months alone +...you can imagine the terror of the not knowing. Still don't. I believe it may be a HH. Your description was outstanding. Feel calmer. Bless you. Have subscribed. Take care, Jan x

[@thisbee66]

You are the perfect blend of brilliant and entertaining, engaged with the viewer and enthusiastic. Thanks so much for explaining what my friend is undergoing in surgery. They said her stomach was upside down. She had projectile vomiting and other miserable symptoms. She has had severe asthma for most of her long life. The relationship between breath and digestion is usually ignored. Thanks

[@tawanabellamy8686]

Did she suffer headaches

[@jayedee8382]

You can tell he loves his career. He is so passionate about his work and sharing his knowledge. No, he is a blessing!

[@janebarfell9551]

Thank you for the explanation. I am currently on a leave of absence from work after a visit to the ER where they said I was having a heart attack. Afterwards I had the scope work done and was told it was just a hiatal hernia and nothing to worry about even though a heart attack was involved. No real explanation and pretty much blown off. Thank you for understanding that regular folks can follow the explanation. I appreciate the respect you give us by sharing your knowledge.

[@chavafinkler36]

Thanks so much for this. You explained the anatomical implications of a hiatus hernia so simply and easily. I REALLY appreciate this.

[@pennytyson4358]

Yes and it’s dangerous!

[@davidpollard4051]

I was diagnosed with this in March 2021. Consultant's basic advice for me was to try a gluten-free diet plus avoiding eating late at night, adjusting my sleeping position and avoiding exercises like sit ups. I learned a lot from your video so thank you for aiding my understanding.

[@kashmirabhattarai148]

They are very painful i had a operation to have my herina repair still have reflux but not as bad

[@ismeetkohli6091]

Did it help? The advice?

[@aegisgfx]

A gluten-free diet will do absolutely zero to affect acid problems, the only people who can benefit from gluten-free diet are people with celiac disease. I literally cannot fathom how we're moving gluten from your diet could stop your stomach from producing hydrochloric acid it doesn't make it even the tiniest amount of sense.

[@alextagaramoa724]

Thank you Sam for this information. I'm in love with your teaching styles.

[@JEZELDAakaJESHHOOK]

Thank you for explaining this, I am going to share this with all of my husband's doctors and I mean 25 different kinds types of "specialties" and all of the tests he was put through except for the endoscopy..... . He was just diagnosed with a hiatus hernia on Valentine's day he had the endoscopy done prior week on Monday. The symptoms he has had over the last three years that a team of doctors could not figure out you just explained why in less than 10 minutes! He has had chest pains and shortness of breath AFIB etc.💕

[@judelewis5240]

Thank you for sharing I'm having HH surgery this March 13th.. I am so looking forward to this I've been putting it off for 4 years...... all what you just described is what I'm going through... I've done MRI CT scan upper and lower GI endoscopy and I'm going for colonoscopy next week.. difficulty eating drinking has been my main issue issue aside from the pain. Now all is going well for me I'm going to have this surgery as I said I've been putting it off for too long being skeptical and reserved.. I'm a workaholic.. a grandfather of 23 and a great-grandfather great-grandfather of 4..

[@johndray8579]

Brilliant video! It really explains what I've been suffering from for ages in a very interesting way. Thank you!

[@roguerebel2023]

Between your channel and the Institute of Human Anatomy I have a greater understanding and perspective of what is going on inside of us as I look at cross sectional anatomy. I am a Radiographer and have been doing CT for almost 40 years so I see a lot of hiatal/hiatus hernias (among other things). School was way before RUclips! Thank you.

[@lorrainebarrett2294]

Thankyou very much for your excellent explanation of the anatomy and causes of my condition (hiatus hernia and oesophageal dysmotility). Your explanation makes it so much more logical and understandable than any I've received from my specialist. Very much appreciated. Without being condescending, you explained everything clearly and in layman's terms. Thankyou again. 😊🇦🇺

[@parineetasarma3309]

Hey Lorraine, what kind of esophageal dismotility you have ?

[@shanestichter2443]

Best explanation of a hiatal hernia I have seen. Brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@lizbidinotto4356]

Thanks! I recently had an endoscopy and was diagnosed with the hiatal hernia, GERD, and esophagitis. Your video helped to put these conditions into perspective. I had a hard time understanding how the stomach was "sliding" up through the diaphragm. So, it really is all connected.

[@JuanLopez-gh1rb]

Can you describe all your symptoms please? I feel I have the same thing trying to get a answer

[@danielmorales4131]

I have the same 3 conditions. Can u explain a lil more about it bc I'm throwing up every other day

[@JuanLopez-gh1rb]

@danielmorales4131 the throwing up Is a huge red flag!! You need to goto emergency room asap

[@danielmorales4131]

I go every week they give me zofran n protonix thru iv. Then they send me home n something they only keep me wen I vomit alot of blood or can't even hold water thru mouth anymore. I'm so tired of all this situation

[@JuanLopez-gh1rb]

@danielmorales4131 do you have a mayo hospital in your state?? Every mayo hospital has a er entrance!! Goto a mayo hospital even if you gotta hop states!!

[@rigved2228]

*Been watching you all through my degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Thank you for presenting anatomy in a thoroughly visual and fun way !*

[@melissacollins749]

I had the severe symptoms you described along with severe bloating. I saw my chiropractor who practices applied kinesiology. He said it sounded like a hiatal hernia. He pressed and pushed downward on the stomach area. This pushed the stomach downward and back into place. I had immediate relief with reflux and bloating. It took five days for the vagus nerve to settle down. No hernia symptoms in five months, however I continue to struggle with vagus nerve issues. Chiropractor visits are the only thing that help.

[@vaccinefraud5570]

Chiropractic adjustments are good but often don't address the underlying cause(s) not arising from trauma.
Most motile microbes can migrate from the stomach to the vagus nerve. What happens in Vagus doesn't always stay in Vagus. This can be H. pylori or spirochetes (lyme that specializes in eating that connective tissue that degrades well before we 'age') or even the microbes created by DARPA and doped into yoghurt to modify peoples' moods (and what else?). Hulda Clark said that most cases of hiatal hernia could be traced to microbe overgrowth weakening the sphincter. A good dose of iodine (ONLY IF YOU'RE NOT ALLERGIC) best in the nascent form might clear up such an infection. Too much potassium from KI could stop some people's heart so I avoid that at all costs. Since the Vagus shares the same wiring conduit as the stomach plumbing if there is something wrong with the stomach then the clench or weakening in the diaphragm will translate to either or both systems. Get rid of the cause and both stomach and nerve should stabilize.

[@MyLittleGreenHairdedMermaid]

​@parineetasarma3309 do you speak english.... im guessing not cause that makes no sense

[@genxtechguy]

@@vaccinefraud5570I understand what you’re saying, but I didn’t realize h pylori could attack the vegus nerve. H pylori is usually contained within the stomach. I think the vegus is outside of the stomach.

[@vaccinefraud5570]

​@@genxtechguy I apologize in advance for writing a book, but you ask the only relevant questions that are never answered by allopathy or alterNOTive medicine. I'm not a doctor so this is just personal experience. Although H. pylori often shows up as a FOCUS infection in the stomach because it burrows beneath the mucosa to then damage the parietal cells to lower stomach acid for a nice cozy condominium to live in, and although herpes simplex often shows up on the lips as a focus infection, they can be and are systemic for various reasons. Thanks to Lida Mattman and Mel Thorburg we know that herpes is merely chunks of spirochetes and that the use of antibiotics NEVER took away a single disease in the history of those chemotherapies. Antibiotics merely makes Cell Wall Deficient forms of bacteria that can then roam the body, harm it in stealth mode, and evade detection and removal by the immune system because they lack surface antigens. This means that although H. pylori and spirochetes like syphilis and lyme are BURROWING corkscrews with flagella and can swim through blood vessels, burrow into the walls and eat connective tissue, once they have lost the cell walls the component parts can then invade intracellular spaces for actions and diseases that rival any science fiction story you've ever seen.
So, although the cell wall competent form might be happy hiding deep inside stomach tissue, if they are induced to migrate or if they are cause to lose their cell walls they can go anywhere without a preference. My stomach was contaminated with an organism that was susceptible to high doses of Nascent Iodine so I was able to beat down and defeat what might have been labeled a hiatal hernia that allowed for GERD. Much later I developed something similar but the Nascent Iodine didn't touch it. It's my opinion that a Gram Negative organism is less likely to respond to iodine's antimicrobial action. It turns out that hot pepper is not antimicrobial or bacteriostatic but is just makes buggers angry so that they leave. Under the impression that I had either the corkscrews of H. Pylori or Borrellia I increased my intake of hot pepper to drive them out of the stomach while taking Cedar Resin to keep anything leaving the suburbs from getting into the sewers (lymphatic system). I was successful at not only chasing what was in my stomach away, but it also resolved DECADES of what is called a Smoldering Appendix. I was overjoyed until I realized since these interventions were not bacteriocidal but merely irritants, so that I had chased them into interstitial spaces for a brand new set of problems.
It seems daunting and defeating, however the smoldering appendix was debilitating so my new problems were no different than taking antibiotics, having the main complaint go away, and then being told by an ignorant allopath that I spontaenously came up with some new named or unamed disease that they had no idea what the orgin might be. Idiopathic. Of course from what I just described it is OBVIOUS what happened and where these 'new' diseases come from for everyone not just me.
So - to FINALLY answer your question - these corkscrews can either burrow through tissue looking for new organs to damage or the organism is hit by antibiotics then the component parts that are shed can filter through the circulatory systems of the body to find new homes and then VOILA! all of a sudden you've got buggers in your Vagus Nerve and everywhere else. Like I said these infections have a focus from which they spread but are often systemic.
I think it was after the Deep Water Horizon oil spill that there was an insanely aggressive cholera that could eat the flesh off of your legs in hours if you were just standing in the waters off of Florida. When we take this kind of action and couple it with the standard cholera toxins that open up tight junctions between cells such as is found in Leaky Gut syndrome then we can project that there are bugs out there that can either destory tissue to slip from say the stomach to the vagus nerve that is the neighbor of the esophagus, or just slip through the relaxed spaces between cells to conquer new territory.
This ability is probably the concept used by DARPA when they started creating organisms like lactobacillus that can alter a person's mood by attaching to the vagus nerve. Which demands an answer to: How do you get a recognized probiotic that is altered for the sake of neural attachment to get from the yoghurt into the gut and then across tissue into a completely different cell type target?
This ain't your granny's microbiological world anymore so that is why I have to bring in the manipulated aspect of it. Genital herpes can be inoculated and then measured at the base of the spine in a couple of hours!
Several decades ago a whistleblower in the pharmaceutical industry was featured in the Skeptical Inquirer saying that they knew during WWII from people huddling in the underground tunnels of Britain during air raids, that H. pylori was a fecal-borne agent and that it caused ulcers. But the anti-acid industry had grown to be a billion dollar a year venture, so the ORIGIN was covered up. Covered up to the point of forcing people into the extortion of lowering stomach acid which was NEVER the problem in the first place because that is where H. pylori likes to live (higher pH) since the infection itself LOWERED the stomach acid, so the pain felt was merely the erosion of the stomach mucosa allowing lower levels of acid through to self-digest the stomach. This then becomes the circus of needing to go to H2 blockers to lower acid levels further that serves the proliferation of the H. pylori that then causes MORE EROSION that then is MORE SENSITIVE to the LOWER stomach acid, that then makes the victim demand MORE relief so that they are on proton blockers to the point where the pH sensors at the duodenal sphincter won't allow food to pass because it hasn't achieved the right pH so it would only ROT in the small intestines - but DON'T WORRY they us Reglan OFF-LABEL to move that sludge through!
They were covering for the infectious origin of uclers and GERD since WWII.
I was able to remove the first infection that I had with large doses of Nascent Iodine, but the second infection was different so I was unable to rid it with the same intervention, but re-located it with methods that I do NOT recommend to others. We need to be able to remove, not relocate these bugs, or we will be no better off than the sins committed on us by allopathy. We're still looking for the solution. It's the best 'soundbite' that I can offer. Hope it wasn't too much.

[@JuanLopez-gh1rb]

@vaccinefraud5570 wow that is a lot of information!! A infection that burrows down and creates a environment to lower ph of the acid so it can bread more! Then pours more into different areas of the body! Will garlic help?

[@divinehealingdevinepower5419]

You have a gift to explain human anatomy in layman’s terms. It was easily understood and highly informative.

[@DSAK55]

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[@eddiedpaulding550]

Diagnosed 20 years ago with a hiatal hernia. It’s time for a reevaluation.
Your display and explanations have prepared me for my pending examination.
Thank you so much.

[@azranger8408]

Best explanation I have ever heard and seen for what I have suffered with for the last 40 years!!!

[@chrishewitt4747]

Thanks for this, i have been battling a HH for 15 years, docs had me on 40mg ppi's in my 20s which have destroyed my knees. Managed to reduce dose to 20mg but up until 14 months ago, had been aiming to reduce acid.
Now i have realised that increasing acid with betain hcl and pepsin and ACV actually controls my reflux through rhe day without ppi's although still have the reflux at night which a couple of rennies is usually enough.
My aim is to resolve all naturally, tried all the heel drops, massage etc without any success. My thought is that the low acid from PPIs has weakened the LES over time and worsened the HH. This video is a great tool for me to visualise what i am attempiting to correct.
Anyone suffering with reflux really needs to first of all rule out low acid as the root cause, you may nip it in the early days withouth the additional damage by long term meds.

[@rabiumuhammadu7938]

It’s amazing how much they know about herpes. I was raped in 2019 and got symptoms, I couldn’t walk at all. The Doctor didn’t have any clue only (Dr.Ani John) on RUclips has the complete medication...

[@weatherboi]

Great descriptive video. Almost 2 years ago I had surgury to repair a large Hiatus hernia, twice in fact a day apart as the meshing used didn't work. I had been experiences massive attacks mimicking a heart attack. Thankfully I am much better now, thanks to good surgeons.

[@victoriakamau6086]

I was experiencing those attacks as well and my cardiologist is the one who figured something else was wrong. Just recovering from the surgery

[@weatherboi]

@@victoriakamau6086 All the best.

[@honeybunch6473]

GP'S often have a "treat symptoms" without explanation" approach. Part of my understanding required specific diagnosis and terminology to do research. Also amazing to have this visual aid and explanation. If you're a GP please spend time explaining rather than only sending patients away with repeat prescriptions. Patients need diagnosis to understand and do research. This way they know progression and treatment options.

[@anne-mariejane4595]

Thank you. I've just been diagnosed with this after a long bout of severe coughing over a long period. Thankfully, I have no symptoms from it, and hope it remains this way. So, your video was very helpful from an anatomy perspective, for a better understanding visually.

[@barbc.3093]

That's the same symptom I've had for quite awhile and it's so aggravating! A dry hard cough so much at times I get dry gagging periodically. Hope you're feeling better.

[@ssake1_IAL_Research]

Top-notch presenter--clear, personable and engaging.

[@froukjematthews3421]

Thank you, this really explained a couple of things I have been wondering about. This is the best of the Internet, to learn directly from people who know their 'stuff'!

[@hawarm.mohammad1569]

You are the best teacher ever seen ! Thank you so much for your lesson 😘

[@lorettaviecelli359]

Thank you Sam for clarifying...I love the visuals...really understand it so much better than ever ...(this gives me great hope and less fear)❤ I'll be tuning in to you for further anatomy lessons...love it!

[@astridmclellan563]

Hi. I have been diagnosed with a Hiatus Hernia and cyst in my stomach. I've it for years and have regularly suffered Acid Reflux which is vile. Your lecture on the hiatus hernia was excellent and really helped me to understand exactly what it is. Thank you. Astrid

[@vickiclemerson7723]

I’ve just had a Nissan Fundoplication repair for a 9th hiatus hernia. I’ve watched an actual operation (not mine) but this explains how/why it happens in the first place. Excellent! Thank you.

[@danielhenderson7050]

9th? What does that mean?

[@TinSandwichUK]

Having had keyhole surgery 3 years ago to have this kind of hernia repaired, I now know exactly what was going on in that region. Many thanks for a very concise and informative video on this subject.

[@dalekinder1923]

How are things after surgery? I'm highly considering seeing if I can have surgery as I'm 30 years old and kinda sick of all this.

[@TinSandwichUK]

@@dalekinder1923 If you are having lots of discomfort because of the acid coming up then I recommend getting it seen to ASAP, especially as you are young because eventually all that acid coming up where it shouldn't be burns to the point where you can end up with perforated ulcers. My operation was done and I was home the same day. It's a bit hard at first because you need to liquidise you food for a couple of weeks then gradually over a month you'll be back to eating normally. You'll be advised on this. Since the operation I have had no problems whatsoever regarding acid reflux and the 5 or 6 incisions on my stomach are really hard to see now.

[@dalekinder1923]

@@TinSandwichUK thanks for the reply. Did you just have standard fundoplication? I was looking at getting the LINX Device if I can. Yes I have the acid under control, just don't want the hernia getting bigger over time so kinda wanted to nip this in the bud if I can.

[@TinSandwichUK]

@@dalekinder1923 I'm not certain of the terminology but I had 2 things seen to during the surgery session, the first being the hernia itself and secondly some reconstructive surgery making a valve in the esophagus to inhibit the acid coming up into the mouth (reflux).

[@dalekinder1923]

@@TinSandwichUK yes, they usually repair the diaphragm and also repair the LES/LOS. Atm I dont have all that much acid as I changed diet and take meds but I want to get off the meds and also don't want the hiatus hole to get any bigger over time as it is a degenerative condition.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Excellent! That is precisely what I have and probably have had for a long time. I'm in my early 70s and have a distinct bulge which is clearly a hiatus hernia which came into my realm of awareness after contracting a SARS virus in late 2018. I was sick for weeks, and coughed my head off. Since that time I have 'the bulge' and use a hernia belt when it becomes annoying. It's very helpful to me to see what's inside so I can better understand what I'm feeling and why. I also have Barrett's esophagus which is now made worse by the expanded hernia. I've had acid reflux since I was very young. Thank you for doing this video!!

[@stuff3583]

I know this video has been out for a while, but everything he described as symptoms, I've told my "Dr.'s" plural. None of them had a clue.
Great explanation! Thanks, very well done! Your hired, you passed the interview.

[@susandegiuseppe4694]

Fantastic! Much quicker than waiting 6 months to see a gastroenterologist to explain this to me. Thank you

[@pappap3788]

Having had this and undergone surgery, a fundaplication. I also have Barretts Oesophagus. Unlike many, I am not old, I had the fundaplication in my early thirties and have had Barretts Muscosa since my early teens. I have also had a upper bilateral transendoscopic sympathetemy also in my late 20s. When I was a baby I had double pneumonia and when ten I had Whooping cough, coupled with Bronchitasis - severe puss in the lungs. Despite all of this and having my surgery used as a teaching lesson for other med students here in the UK as well as being broadcast via the web, I get by but each day has its own set of difficulties.
Paul.

[@dianeneal1260]

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[@kathytefft161]

Hey Paul,I have Gerd,fundo and Barrett’s. Also had whooping cough as a teen and wondered if that was what caused all my GI problems. thanks. Good presentation.

[@kerryswales8135]

These videos are great. Thank you! I'm a radiography student and finding it very helpful to understand what's happening rather than just being able to identify it.

[@metrobytmobile6844]

I learn more about what may be going on inside my body than any doctor has ever told me. This video explains a lot to me.

[@glassman20]

What an educational video, I've learned so much about my GERD in a few minutes and appreciate the the mechanics that are causing so much discomfort - thank you so much

[@redmarilynn]

Thank you so much. You are brilliant in explaining the workings of our bodies and I'm now convinced that I have a Hiatus Hernia, which I have been suffering the symptoms you described for some years now.

[@deeqsigaming3027]

Am suffering of hiatus hernia can you help me plz

[@danap.235]

Don't take Alka seltzer for the heart burn. The aspirin it contains thins the esophageal lining creating a hazard of skin tears within the esophagus. A tear over a blood vein causes internal bleeding that flows down the esophagus into the stomach and out the lower intestine. Symptoms are bloody stool and or bloody diarrhea along with chocolate colored vomiting. I'm not a G.I. doctor but a life long sufferer of Hiatal hernia.

[@redmarilynn]

@@danap.235 Thank you so much. I actually do have to take medication for angina and one of the tablets I am prescribed is *Aspirin* so I will talk to my consultant about it. Kind regards.

[@elysejohnson7035]

I am enthralled by you! You are brilliant, and have been so helpful. I really understood your anatomy of a hiatus hernia. Thank you a million.

[@santugamingstudio7478]

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[@wamamasoma1536]

You are a super teacher. Absolutely well explained. 👌🏽

[@mirafilipovic5162]

You did an amazingly good job by showing this anatomy the way you did! Thank you!

[@bevlower6793]

Thank you. I've never had it explained so well.

[@samvance6571]

I had been having GERD symptoms for years and treated them by using antacids which are very bad for body chemistry. I also found relief by sleeping on my left side, elevating my upper torso while sleeping on my back, not laying down sooner than two hours after eating and eating smaller meals. I used to be a big buffet fan, especially with the great tasting unlimited food on cruiseships. Total relief finally came via a RUclips that suggested drinking two cups of warm water as soon as you get out of bed in the morning. With this one pound weight in your stomach, raise up on your toes, then collapse down on your heels several times. This pulls your esophagus down into your diaghram by the weight of the stomach. You could also bounce on a mini-trampoline (rebounder) to make it easier on your spine. It worked for me on the first day and I felt instant relief. My main symptoms before were GERD, difficulty swallowing and feeling a lump under my sternum. My guess is I had a sliding hiatal hernia for about 3-4 years. Taking extra care to eat slowly, only eat until I am not hungry and not until I feel my stomach is full. Good luck.

[@adnan-khan]

You are a delight to watch. I am glad I found your channel. Your flavour of explanations is far more palatable than most. I look forward to seeing more content on your channel. Thank you!

[@reddisa2953]

last week I had a referral to Endoscopy Unit because my blood test results were interpreted as amnesia. The endoscopy examination report states 'large or giant mixed hernia'. I have a blood condition which is controlled and definitely no hiatus symptoms. No discussion with doctor and no advice given - Thank you Sam Webster for this enlightening video.

[@scottpardee6303]

Wow. This was great, and reading the comments helps as well. In my case, I am sure the hiatal hernia resulted from how I dealt with constipation. I would sit for a long time, and do crossword puzzles, while pushing as hard as I could. Gradually, my doctors put me on laxatives, but apparently not strong enough to clear me out. My grandmother warned me about sitting too long, because it gives you hemorrhoids, but I never followed her advice. My scoutmaster said, “S...t or get off the pot.” Hemorrhoids can block the sphincter. So my biggest mistake was sitting doing crossword puzzles and not adhering to their advice. From what Sam says, it is clear that the pressure on my esophagus from pushing down below caused my hiatal hernia. Listen to your grandmother and scoutmaster. And listen to Sam, who has done a better job than my doctors in explaining my problem.

[@Србомбоница86]

For me ,it was squats ,that exercise caused mine

[@nikhilyadav1455]

Just watching your other video and here you dropped another gem
Words can’t express How much Your videos mean to me
Mad Respect Sam❤️

[@arlysveen706]

I have lung problems and severe coughing and have been told I have a hiatal hernia, with bouts of my stomach coming into my thorax, I have to raise my arm high and it will slide back down. I also have shortness of breath. I take Prilosec anf I have no heartburn now. I guess I have to live with it. I’m 78 and this is the clearest I’ve had it explained to me! A new subscriber!

[@lizcopple6092]

Try Prevacid. It is much better than prilosec.

[@barbduffey317]

In 2021 I am 77 years old. I had a hiatal hernia surgery in 2009. It has started unraveling. From the outside. Up until then I had no symptoms of Gerd. But now I do. I think what caused it was I started trying to throw up. At my age they don’t want to do anything to it. Because of scar tissue. Thanks for showing the model and explaining it. Thanks Barb

[@cntryclubexotics9174]

Your surgery repair started unraveling after 12 years since sur?

[@drousa9388]

You are the best teacher that I have ever seen ❤️
From Iraq 🇮🇶

[@tbrown2302]

Thank you so much for explaining the anatomy behind hiatal hernias. I have one along with frequent gerd and none of my doctors have explained it other than saying take Prilosec and avoid spicy foods. This was very educational.

[@lizcopple6092]

Prilosec is ineffective. Prevacid also otc is much more effective.

[@elizabethtovar3603]

So, so very helpful. Just diagnosed many of my issues. Thank you.

[@1952mrpdc]

Thank you Dr Webster for showing this video. I was diagnosed with this a few weeks back. I now understand my condition better now and this video I found very interesting. PC. 12. 11. 2023.

[@riverthecat]

Diagnosed today with hiatus hernia...had a scope down my throat in hospital..no sedative..hurt like hell..made me puke belch and fart like a trooper..but..joy of joys..the young lady doctor says..'yep..hiatus hernia, l can see it on the screne'..l have had these symptoms since l was 8 years old..spent 5 decades with medical people standing in front of me wringing their hands in bewilderment and prescribing all sorts of meds, and FINALLY..a diagnosis..l have a Hiatus hernia ... l have attended A&E at least 5 or 6 times with that chronic pain as described in this video..l had my first bout at age 8..our family gp came to my home..l was told to rest that it was a tummy ache..spent the rest of my life between bouts..now l understand what it is..how to treat it is another matter...l am currently waiting for a biopsy which was taken today in the hospital to determine treatment...thank you for reading this..l am 61 in two weeks..l look forward to a better prospect with this condition..
Ricky

[@maaznayeem4582]

I love your smile and positivity

[@antoinetooma2471]

The best explanation I have seen. I have GORD and my gp and specialist did no way explain it as he has. Excellent Sam keep it up and thank you

[@DJFasko007]

Your stuff is absolute lifesaver.THE BEST

[@jamesblackledge4009]

Over the past 15 years (I am 71) I feel I have this condition. I do not have a big problem with acid-reflux but I do have a problem sometimes when eating. I have discovered my biggest problem is when I eat rice, and on occasion it feels like I swallow and the food gets “stuck” half way down. At this point I cannot eat or drink anything else and I will go to the bathroom with a glass of water. Drinking the water will cause me to throw up the stuck food often accompanied with a big belch. Nothing is throw up from the stomach, just the water and the stuck food. After this I can continue eating, avoiding the rice. It does not happen every time I eat rice and usually I can go months without a problem.

[@juliontrump7539]

Have you tried rice integral

[@nickc2964]

James, your exact symptom has been with my brother for 30 years, same trouble with rice , also steak could be a problem too. Eating out was to be avoided. He has been since been prescribed Omeprazole 20mg capsules and takes 1 per day.
Has had no problems since. I am no doctor but perhaps you should ask yours if it may help?

[@jamesblackledge4009]

@@nickc2964 Thank you Nick. I will check with my doctor.

[@hennagal7360]

@@janegoalen9329 thanks for pointing this out

[@eileenboyce7789]

This is a well presented anatomyical illustration, with much clarity. Thoroughly enjoyable, to watch and listened to this professor.

[@kepcoate9081]

Thanks for the nice explanation on Hiatus hernia anatomy. That really helped in understanding the reflux mechanism. In my case as soon as I hit 40 I started to have acid come up my esophagus. I talked to Gastroenterologist and he prescribed me PPI pill (omiprazole 20mg) once a day and told me that my esophageal sphincter was loose. It worked somewhat for few months and then same acid reflux was back. Now I needed to take it twice a day. Then two 20mg twice a day. Then a muscle relaxant Beclofen to tighten the sphincter further. Started with half pill then graduated to one pill twice a day 10mg along with PPIs. Now I was at six pills a day to manage acid reflux by the time I was 43. This was not very encouraging when I read that PPIs are lab tested for only three months based on manufactures datasheet of the product. One day I was on a evening walk and forgot meds after dinner. Guess what, no reflux. This stuck with me and I was able reduce meds to about half by just doing regular walking for next two months. This was quite encouraging. Then I decided to focus on two 30min walks religiously. One after lunch and one after dinner. This did it for me and I was able to reduce the reflux by about 90% with no meds. Rest got managed by managing foods ( raw tomatoes and cold milk in my case) that cause reflux and time when I eat meals. Just with walking alone I am off the acid reflux medications for about 5 years now. My doctor said that acid reflux is stress related and walking helps in reducing stress and was happy to see my progress on my next endoscopy. Walking is a great tool available to reduce acid reflux/GERD/GORD symptoms. Just need to make an effort.

[@debbiec6216]

Thank you , i do appreciate your comment, which is very helpful.
*Your Doctor said that acid reflux ( I have it too ) is stress related and walking helps in reducing stress*
Know if you can solve my other health issues, I can work on those too.
*I have GERD, Erosive Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, and Low Stomach Acid*
*The only way, I found out recently, that I had Hiatal Hernia because I was going to have "EGD Test"
every 6 months* . Know if I didn't do that, I would NEVER know I had Hiatal Hernia. I wanted to go that
often just to keep up with Erosion Esophagus. I can see why stress overwhelm people.
Because we aren't told, by our doctors how to cure it , except for the doctors like to hand out PPI.

[@LoisSharbel]

So clear! So thorough! So engaging! I have suspected that I have a medium version of this and thus eat smaller amounts at a time which helps to manage.
Thank you for this valuable information.

[@jamesdaley1852]

wow , that was interesting , cause it explains a few things to me about some things that have been going on , thanks doc

[@mahastianvaripour6097]

That was the greatest explanation of the whole thing, I had Esophagus operation 3 years ago due to reflexes I had and now I understand what was done on me, thanks god it was successful, but still I can not live without Tums !

[@phils2180]

I was diagnosed with this 4 years ago and prescribed meds but no explanation of hernia type or any follow up procedures. I've done lots of research myself regarding causes and any possible abdominal exercises/stretches to help alleviate symptoms but this has to be the BEST explanation I've seen to date bar none! 👍👍👍👍 I've exercised with heavy weights for years and also had quite a physical job so maybe there's the answer as to what caused my hernia.

[@ariziman]

This is a great discussion of the anatomy, but there are several, but similar, manual techniques for bringing the 'expanded stomach' -to keep it simple - down, past the hiatus, where it belongs. Surgery is only needed in the extreme.

[@Shazzadut1]

Thanks for the explanation. I have a hiatus hernia type 1 with my stomach protruding up past the diaphragm. It’s as big as a human heart. I get a lot of symptoms. Chest and stomach pain, bloating, reflux, heartburn, swallowing problems sometimes. Acid rising from my stomach at night and burning my throat. I belch an a lot.
I take medication for it daily but it still causes me pain and discomfort most days. I have to be careful of what I eat. Rice, bread affects it. I often get it at night when I lay down to sleep.

[@muhammadshahroz1453]

No one tells tha treatment everyones discussing this painfulll disease please somebody help me i am suffering from this disease from past 10 years!!
Please some body guide how to stop palpitaions and shortness of breath after eating anything?? Plzzz help me

[@lifewithyana2924]

I got diagnosed with this in february and honestly it caused me four trips to the emergency room from panic attacks because of the way it would make my chest feel. I didn’t know what was going on with me until I went to the gastro-doctor and they had to do an endoscopy on me and I learned I had a small sliding hernia. I was relieved to know it wasn’t life threatening or anything, but they are still very uncomfortable and just recently I had a flare up. This is amazing though, to learn about what I have, and that others are going through the same thing. ❤

[@rambonaga9611]

So how are you doing now, I m having the same issue. What medicine are you taking?

[@michaelmoritz3970]

You are a wonderful educator, easy to listen to and explanations clarifying and more lights go on! Thank you!🙏

[@oldrvr]

Such a clear concise explanation. Thank you! I have a hitial hernia with acid reflux. Now I know why!

[@debbiec6216]

same here, and I don't know what to do, to fix the hiatal hernia . :(

[@sandradring6265]

Thank you Sam for explaining that all so well, In a way I understand and how my hiatus works. It helps to when you know what is happening! 👍

[@kimtobon9042]

OMG! LOVE this Guy Sam! So glad I found this. He is fun, funny, easy to listen to,😁 and explains the perfect Amount! Thank you!

[@wilfredvasquez5908]

I learned so much in 15 minutes Thank you sir. Well done!

[@themostpopularsite]

I'm getting addicted to these videos

[@robinsimons7710]

Thanks so much. Explained everything and the different types. My grandmother and sister both suffered with this as well.