Hiatal Hernia Syndrome | There is a Cure

In this webinar, you will get a deeper understanding on what a hiatal hernia is, how we have had success treating it and the best solution for you.
Webinar Summary:
Hiatal Hernia Syndrome can be effectively treated by addressing the root cause through a personalized program that includes normalizing and treating the gut, addressing structural effects, balancing and toning core muscles, and considering nerve involvement.
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People with Hiatal Hernia Syndrome often experience a range of symptoms that are misdiagnosed as stress or acid reflux, leading to ineffective treatment and compromised digestion in the long term.
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Hiatal hernia syndrome can be resolved by addressing the root cause, which includes normalizing and treating the gut, addressing structural effects, balancing and toning core muscles, and considering nerve involvement.
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Food sensitivities and poor diet are internal causes of hiatal hernia syndrome, and testing for imbalances in the gut can alleviate symptoms such as bloating, gas, acid reflux, constipation, and diarrhea.
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Hiatal hernia syndrome has various root causes and requires a tailor-made program to address symptoms such as shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and panic attacks, as conventional medicine's approach with antacids is not effective and has negative side effects.
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Hiatal Hernia Syndrome can cause intense gut symptoms, even in small or subclinical hernias, and there are myths that there is no cure or natural therapy, but this is not true.
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A personalized program is the cure for Hiatal Hernia Syndrome, addressing the root cause rather than relying on drugs, with an emphasis on the body's ability to heal itself.
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Committing to lifestyle changes and identifying the root cause with Root Cause can successfully treat Hiatal Hernia Syndrome, resulting in symptom resolution and improved sleep and energy levels with an 85% success rate.
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The root cause hiatal hernia syndrome program is tailored to each individual with an integrated approach from a team of doctors, and a free 30-minute consultation is offered to determine if it's a good fit for the patient.
Get lasting relief from your symptoms through treatment at Root Cause Medical Clinic - the #1 Clinic Treating Hiatal Hernia Syndrome Naturally
Call us at 727-335-0400 to schedule a consultation or visit www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com

[@ALFarrell-kv6ok]

My brother and I cycle in nearby mountains. He was diagnosed decades ago with a very moderate hiatal hernia. But it only ever bothers him every few years. He just puts some water in his mouth and drops hard onto his heels while gulping down the water to resolve that. He used to sometimes experience a very short, sharp pain in his upper-left chest between the throat and the nipple. He would then experience palpitations for about 10 minutes. He would finally burp and all symptoms went away. He learned that if he quickly swallowed a fizzy drink before cycling, he would then burp and have no more chest pain or palpitations cycling up the hills. 2 years now and no more problems.

[@patrickglaser1560]

Yup a can of coke would make acid reflux go away... but water? Ohhhh makes it worse

[@ericwallace1470]

@@patrickglaser1560water makes my reflux way worse

[@c.518]

I heard about the hell drop, but forget what it does

[@patrickglaser1560]

@ericwallace1470 I wonder if its the chlorine

[@EstherErzah]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@juniettareidhead8310]

You mentioned that the nerves from the upper back go to the stomach. I have almost every symptom you have mentioned. No wonder my upper back stays so sensitive all the time! Thank you so much for the information. Now I know what I have been dealing with for over 50 years!

[@Desertmoon_1229]

I had a slip disk in my back. And I noticed that it was affecting the tightness just above the esophagus in my stomach and it was painful, but I noticed upon massage that the impulses were coming from the spine and the nerves were coming out right at that spot.

[@roneeclark1329]

It saddens me that are health care system is so messed up in the U.S. Doctors really don’t care. They are stuck in their ways and just want their work day to be over like everyone else. It’s a shame we pay so much in healthcare costs for poor quality help. I salute this doctor for thinking outside the box. 😁

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Thank you Ronee. You're correct; our current healthcare system is in a poor state.

[@dawnoliver2015]

Omigosh 1000xs worse in SA. All I have learnt has come from alternative drs on US on internet and Dr Gupta from York in UK. The struggle just makes one feel hopeless when all drs. here look at you and treat you as if its all in the head. I have even developed lymph cancer in psoas, which I swear has to do with longterm ppis and this is the 1st time in my journey of trying to find answers, which began 2011, that I have even heard psoas is connected to this problem. I always feel like info comes one puzzle piece at a time and sooooo slowly, with constant searching, that there are times I could howl with hopelessness and frustration, especially seeing I cant get any dr to listen to me or take me seriously.😢😢😢 Thabk you for this channel and info I hsve just found.

[@shantor100]

They're also a victim of the system. Long days with many patients trying to make money for the corporations that own them. It's sad all around. Covid really exposed it

[@georgeking2369]

It the same in England and we don't pay for our health care which i we are very thankful but it is very hard to get passed the receptionist to get a phone call back when you do you have to wait for weeks which i did recently and guess what she told me to do go to the shrop doc o and I have not seen a doctor in five years and i am 79.years.old.they.dont.want.to.know.you.after.the.age.of.seventy.you.have.had.your.life.span.bye.bye

[@trampoline5020]

Im in Cda. My family of 6ppl are without a gp for the last 7yrs. When sick its ,either ER or private Drs.that hav u pay thru the nose. Private issurance is worthlesss since we are supposed to have ntnl health they dont cover much, so you end up paying twice, once thru your taxes and then repaying in private care. Drs. decided to profit from their turf as much as poss . So we get less and less svce and their costs keep riising.....

[@benshearrow]

It’s great that your practice helps to correct the root causes of the problems. I recently started to limit all sugar from my diet including cutting out bread, baked goods, junk foods and fried foods. I eat Salmon, Cod grilled chicken, eggs and vegetables. I also fast for 16 hours a day. I have GERD, Hiatal Hernia and Fatty Liver Disease. The American Diet is to blame. Some Doctors only prescribe drugs, but do little if anything to help people solve the root cause. I was told many times that my panic attacks and palpitations were all in my head. I wish I found your practice much sooner.

[@jungajungario5335]

Just AMAZING! a real caring human doctor who explains in fine details the very best information you need to know about, a BLESSING.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Thank you.

[@mweinstein1542]

Dr Peterson, where are you located? That you consider food sensitivity and bacterial imbalances as valid, you are MY KIND OF DOCTOR!

[@Serenityafterall]

Constipation is my middle name . Inflammation is my middle name . Ive had a stroke last year April . I've been suffering for 4yrs with this till the ER did not treat me without diagnoses😢 I never suffered from gerd or any of the above . Now I have a diagnoses that may require surgery . Having 4 children was nothing compared to this pain . 4 yrs, suffering . My blood pressure would rise to 240/93 easy . I would run to the ER for help, 😢, no treatment at all because no diagnoses . It's as if they thought I was crazy or making this up . But Thank God they found a diagnoses❤ I never gave up !

[@angelrussell4060]

You are definitely god sent! I have experienced so many symptoms for the last 10 years trying to explain them to drs or close family/friends & it’s so frustrating because people tend to think you’re crazy, when in fact you know your body & you know something’s not right. Been to primary care on a regular different specialist & hospital visits to only diagnosing anxiety & obesity. I don’t have allot of heartburn unless I eat something to agitate it I really don’t experience allot of pain with my hiatal hernia either but I do experience all the other symptoms & it’s just getting worse. Thank you so much for all your videos after all these years I finally have the answer😢

[@VikingJay17]

ANOTHER SYMPTOM . I had tingling in my calves and in the center of my feet. Once I was diagnosed with hiatal hernia and started to do my own research; I started doing belly breathing exercises and the tingling in my legs and feet stopped. What I've concluded from that was somehow nerves were being compressed and affected my body elsewhere.

[@debbiec6216]

Wow! You are a smart person . I had tingling in my toe ( yes it sounds weird , but it's 100% true) . I am looking how to fix acid reflux , erosion esophagus and Hiatal Hernia , I do have other health issues , they all came all at once , 4 years ago . I been on youtube researching for these issues, and I cant .

[@anneandrew3298]

Me too

[@tbunnyshy1]

There are so many issues. I had a successful open MALS surgery but the celiac artery has a zigzag pattern. Stenosis with stable 13mm aneurysm below it. Hiatal hernia, incisional hernia mesh, pancreatitis, Barrett’s esophagus and there is painful bloating and 15 lb weight loss. Thank you for explaining things and understanding.

[@prosa7112]

Hi Dr Petersen, I am in Australia and our health system is just as bad unfortunately. I was diagnosed with hiatal hernia over 10yrs ago, I stopped consuming milk and my reflux disappeared. I recently had abdominal pain but also many of the symptoms you mentioned, hard to get a breath, lite headedness etc. CT scan says hiatal hernia just last week. I am now doing Keto and intermittent fasting and have noticed some improvement. So glad I found you, will be very much so following yours and your teams lead 🙏 thankyou so much

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

My pleasure. If you need further assistance, we do treat internationally. You can contact us at: [e-mail]

[@randomchubbygirl]

There's a person called Sonia Pinto in Australia she heals by using the functional medicine method check her out

[@elizabethfrancis7712]

Can milk be a trigger for everyone?

[@lillianliber1798]

@@elizabethfrancis7712I found drinking milk before bed gave me a lot of mucus. I have a small hiatal hernia. I would wake up choking. Always needing to clear my throat. Before I figured it out they put me on a steroid inhaler at bedtime. Stopped milk and off medication. 😀

[@geanieltarin814]

​@@DrVikkiPetersenis there a clinic I could visit in Durban, South Africa?

[@CampJe]

Spinal nerve damage, at 27 (10 years ago), 120k of debt (not counting the 50k I need to fix my teeth now), 5 years barely able to move enough to work or maintain my house, hundreds of SVT episodes and a handful of AFib episodes and I'm still not out yet and can't sleep anywhere near flat... BIGGEST help so far has been stopping by the meds that made it all worse, Carnivore diet, learning to hold my breath when bending or lifting and cutting every toxin I can possibly think of (soaps, shower filters, water filters, plastic clothing, cooking pans/utensils, expensive foods, ECT,ECT).... It has stopped me from having children and every hobby I had...... Praying daily for help to get my life back that doesn't make me lose my house... I think Linx surgery is my final try.

[@CarmQ]

Wow you’re going through a lot :( I also have SVT I believe due to menopause. May I ask which medications you stopped taking?

[@CampJe]

@@CarmQ Honestly I cannot even remember them all over the last decade. Many different antidepressants, antacids, muscle relaxers, and other random things for off label use.. Plus hundreds of supplements..... The last year or so I stopped; cymbalta, baclofen, naltrexone and nexium... Still working on all the heart rate control pills.

[@CarmQ]

@@CampJe oh wow!! Cardiac docs but me on a beta blocker for my svt. I almost had a nervous breakdown on that medicine!! Weaned myself off of that, and PPIs. Now working on weight loss but it’s a real struggle trying to lose weight in menopause lol I’m tired of the acid reflux. But every time I struggle with digestion problems, I get palpitations and tachycardia. I’m also convinced most doctors don’t know what the hell they’re doing!

[@CampJe]

@@CarmQ I know all those too well... I would highly recommend trying carnivore or even lion diet... Changed my life

[@MissMelzy]

Wow thanks for sharing I'm learning more about my hital hernia.

[@BorselinoThadchack]

this is all good and fine, but upon checking your clinic, I see that insurance is not accepted and most of your costs will run from $500 for a doctor's appointment (if you're not a monthly subscriber ) to $1,200 or more for treatment. So, it s a bit odd that you don't include that in your videos

[@nessieness5433]

Very often these videos are all about money. Check out dr. Gupta, from York (GB) he has excellent videos and does not plug any books or supplements.

[@jjones8587]

Unfortunately because big pharma, main stream medical and insurance companies are all holding hands and sharing profits. Medical practitioners who utilize the functional medicine practices (treating the cause, not the symptoms) are not covered by insurance. Hmmmm. This is unfortunate but these functional medicine practitioners still need to make a living. It simply is going to cost the consumer more

[@malcalevy6964]

I have acid reflux for many years, chronic Gastritis, chronic Ulceritis and in the last 3 years heart palpitations on top. Everything you say makes so much sense for me! Thank you very much!🙏🙏❤

[@jasminealixandranorth]

I have had all of these symptoms for months. Today I had an endoscopy (I'm in Europe). I was so incredibly stressed but it was not as bad as I had built it up in may head to be. They put me asleep :) Doctor says I have a Hiatal Hernia. He did a biopsy. So now I wait. I started on PPI's recently. They help the chest pain. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

You're welcome. It will be important once you get your results to get to the root cause of the hiatal hernia and thereby be able to wean you off the antacid (PPI) successfully. The long-term problems associated with PPI use can be dangerous. There is a root cause if you'd like to address it. It's fine that you live in Europe. We offer telemedicine across the U.S. and in some countries in Europe. If you'd like assistance please contact us at 727-335-0400 and we can set up a consultation. We have a high success rate and would be delighted to help.

[@leisaubenjamin9122]

That is very helpful. Appreciate all your doing for us with our questions. God bless 🙏. Love from 🇻🇺

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@guitarhiker4449]

I think i have one ughh. Really bummed about it. I never had stomach issue or acid reflux. But now i do. Bloating, costipation, slight constant chest, stomach pain. Can even feel the bump. Ive even woke from a dead sleep coughing up acid! It cause me uvula problems. Not fun! Im fairly healthy too but it slows me down, feel like crap after i eat. Sometimes even choke swallowing water. Im 44 yrs old and slowly problems arised. Getting old stinks! Thank you for the spot on info!! Very informative! God bless!

[@dann8902]

Shot of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water works wonders for me 🍻

[@thehightonesmduk]

You’ve made me so happy. I thought I was going crazy

[@glorialloyd1588]

Im sooo glad i found you you are a blessing helping me soooo much gloria from south africa ❤

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

You are most welcome Gloria. If you need any assistance consider reaching out for a consultation. We'd be delighted to help. Our email is: [e-mail].

[@glorialloyd1588]

@@DrVikkiPetersen from South Africa i doubt it but thank you i will continue to follow your posts

[@Chiroman527]

I just Commented on your other Video Dr. Vikki. This is Magnificent Info. I suffer with mkany of the Symptoms delineated on your videos, Including Heart Palpitations. I have Spinal Imbalances with Cervical Instabilities, which are affecting so much in my body I am a sufferer for decades! I'm 72 and much of this all started when i was 31 or so. I point out that per a Cervical MRI - my first taken - in 2012 denoted that I have a More Narrow Than Normal Spinal Canal. According to the Mayo Clinic - only 5% of the population have this abnormality. With the amount of OA in my spinal discs, DDD throughout, Lumbar / Thoracic Dextroscoliosis of 25 degrees (created by a Leg Length Discrepancy of a 1" shorter right leg as a result of a Femur fracture in 1966).

[@roonbooks3227]

Thank you dr. For being a real person. Ive been gaslit for decades

[@briank1263]

I haven't been diagnosed yet, but I can relate to 95% of this informational video. I went to the ER and they said I was full of stool and sent me home with magnesium citrate and a script for colace 100mg twice daily for 10 days. I do feel constipated (not able to fully empty my bowels and less frequent bowel movements), however, my main complaint is epigastric pain. Right under my breast bone. Some gerd but nothing crazy and some heart burn. I also get this weird wheezing feeling on occasion. I eat a whole foods diet with plenty of water and fiber. I had to eliminate fruits and honey because they caused me to have sharp pain along with the constant ache in my diaphragm. Also burping frequently. Leading up to the constant dull ache and occasional sharp pains in the epigastric area, I felt a weird sensation in my esophagus. Like something was stuck in there. I do intermittent fasting and often eat a large meal in the evenings. I can't do that currently as I get severely bloated and get heart burn. The dull ache weirdly subsides for a little while after eating only to return a couple hours later. I do get heart palpitations as well... I should mention I was on SSRI for 22 years and recently got off of them(15 months ago) but have been having a ton of psychological and physical symptoms. It's been a rollercoaster ride in hell, honestly... I have a few appointments with my PCP and a GI doctor as well as a naturopath doctor this week. I live in Bradenton . It looks like you're close by. If I get the diagnosis I'm thinking I'll get I'll probably reach out to you for help in the near future. Very Blessed to have found your video! Take care.

[@Luchawrestlr]

So far I have been getting all these symptoms and been going to the ER countless of times. Dr. Vikki I would love to try you guys, I have been losing lots of weight but I am still feeling the symptoms.

[@samcohen5705]

Dr. Vikki, Thank you for the information and focus on the issue. I drank about a quart of Horchata approx.. 8 weeks ago and my belly got very large. I am a slender man , almost 65. I have now gained about 10 lbs. and it is not going away. I exercise and try to eat properly. I do have a VA doctor who sent me for an endoscopy and results were normal for pathology and for my CT scan. Report showed a Medium Hiatal Hernia. I also now have neck and shoulder pain. I started taking 250 mg of simethicone for relief of the bloating , gases and pressure. I anticipate another appointment with my VA doctor so that we can discuss this further. I'm not able to eat nearly as much as I used to and have cut back on fatty foods. Just hoping for better ideas on how to treat !

[@philiprhodes5537]

Wow this has opened my eyes to what has been a problem for me since 2018.. My initial symptoms where feeling bloated and chest pains which caused me to panic thinking it was a heart attack I was diagnosed with stress panic disorder and prescribed ssri’s which I refused to take.. I coped with the panic attacks and became anxious not knowing when I’d have another episode and have managed to cope since that point.. Ive always had acid reflux but usually treat this with over the counter antacid treatments and thought nothing of it untill recently i had what I thought was a sore throat from hell which wouldn’t go away.. Went to see gp and was referred to endoscopy to find I have a 2cm sliding hiatal hernia and barrats osophagus.. The syndrome to speak of is exactly what all my symptoms are since 2018 and the doctors never picked up on it at that point and said it was mental health issues. Every symptom you said I have had for a long time now and i now realise the pressure in my chest the bloatedness and shortness of breath are because I have thos syndrome and have been mis diagnosed back in 2018.. I just need to work out how to get this sliding hernia to go down and to stay down becauese even at 56 years old I have fabulous core strength and regularly go to kickboxing and mainatain a healthy weight.. My diet is appalling to be honest and this is what’s caused gerd to begin with but ive leant more about this condition in one video than any doctor could have told me for years thanks for this info I feel I can try to resolve something now that I know exactly what it is I’m suffering with ❤❤

[@MellaniaRuth]

Hi Philip, is your sore throat gone? I also have a sore throat & a 2cm HH. The sore throat drives me nuts.

[@johnrocafortjr9935]

So the cure is to go to where your company is at??? How about you tell us how to do some at home stuff not everyone can travel!! You could at least give us some tips all your videos are the same!

[@ancientknowledge525]

There's some other videos from various subscribers and their videos have helped me with my hiatal hernia. It's only been 2 weeks and not 100% but getting there. It's basically free to do the exercises but takes a lot of dedication and I've changed my diet too.

[@dandersohn]

I know everyone is different but would you be willing to share what you have done to change your diet? I have just been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and I’ve been suffering for a while. I’m glad that I found out what it is but now I’m going to do exercises and trying to lose weight and changing my diet. I’m cutting out alcohol forever and also coffee. Too hard things to do but I am dedicated to feeling better. Please share what you eat and what you don’t thank you

[@flag1941]

I have had problems all my life. Now it’s impacted. I go to dr next week. It takes my breath away. Chest hurts. Constant burping coughing. I have pulmonary fibrosis.

[@claytonhubbard612]

I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia 25 years ago. I’ve taken some kind of proton pump, inhibitor that entire time. I’ve been able to eat what I want drink all the alcohol I want and live and do whatever it is that I want but here lately that omeprazole, I’m taking doesn’t seem to be working the way it supposed to be.

[@scottblackburn2969]

Posture is important bc stomach is connected supported by spinal column

[@carleen5345]

Took PPIs long term. After multiple doctors and scopes, I finally had a doctor tell me I had a hiatal hernia. Later I was told it was common in adults my age and was it was not considered in treatment.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

There is more that can be done for you. If you'd like some help consider contacting us for a consultation. We have a high success rate and would be delighted to assist. You can call us at 727-335-0400.

[@robstumpf]

Wow she's great.

[@bennyboy6383]

I have a question, I’ve been told I have a sliding hiatal hernia and moderate gastritis, are you trying to say that if I ate all natural foods and ditched everything that’s considered processed, the hernia/gastritis may eventually resolve themselves?, I’d appreciate a response kind regards

[@Fimp136]

It worked for me. I was so bad I could barely breathe.

[@debbiec6216]

@@Fimp136 Did you have hiatal hernia and did you fix it ? If so, how ? could you tell me how you fixed it ???? Thank you

[@rosemaryrojahn584]

Diet is key. My chiropractor said eat more protein preferably beef and seafood and dark meat chicken. Also take betaine hydrochloride with meals to break down protein. Low carbs too. No sugar. It works.

[@sealishproductions]

I'm 21 and have, Shortness of breath Heart palpitations Bloating Occasionally stabbing chest pains Panic attacks Anxiety Found out I had hpylori, took antibiotics felt better for a couple of days but now I'm feeling worse than before, iv had these issues for more than a year now and I have seen cardiologists, doctors, been to the ER, in the ambulance multiple times, blood work, they say is good and ekgs also, now they have me on anti depression meds and here I am still suffering with shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sometimes I get really bad acid reflux too

[@ReconVette19D]

Drink 2 glasses of room temp water, hold arms above chest, go on tip toes and breath deep then exhale, loosen stomach muscles and drop hard to your heels, the water weight should pull down the stomach and give temporary relief, it worked for me. Then massage under rib, push hard and follow clockwise left side, it pulls down stomach from herniating through that chest bone with esophogous

[@sealishproductions]

@@ReconVette19D thank you for the info:)

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I know how scary and miserable that can be. We truly do have a very high success rate and would be delighted to help you. Consider contacting us for a consultation: call 727-335-0400.

[@ALFarrell-kv6ok]

​@@ReconVette19DMy brother has used that technique for years. It really works. Thank you for posting it to help others.

[@revealanation7778]

My mother just passed away, they said they saw lesions on her liver, they just passed it off as cancer and wouldn't treat her, they were going to drain her lungs, but instead they decided that it will fill back up anyway. They wouldn't feed her nothing for the first 5 days in Detroit Henry Ford because they were going to run tests, but she didn't like the taste of the solution, she was begging to eat, by the 5th day she was so weak, i made them give her food, she ate like a horse, by the next day i thought she had a stroke, no idea what happened, but the doctor said she was just tired. I told the doctor i sent all her records from st. Joes over to HF, his reply was that he didn't have time to go thru 84 years of records, i said i just wanted him to look at last year because i noticed it said she had a moderate to severe hiatal hernia, he said that hiatal hernias aren't serious, i told him yes they can be and that most of her symptoms seemed like it was from that. I could go on and on the nightmare of how she was treated, she walked into the hospital, frail, but talking and walking, on September 15th, she couldn't communicate after a week, and was dead by Oct 11th. 😢

[@ritakays1682]

So sorry 😢 for the loss

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

[@77brentlee]

Thankyou so much. 5 years of discomfort pain and mysterious symptoms explained. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

My pleasure. If you need any assistance consider contacting us for a consultation. We'd be delighted to help. You can call us at 727-335-0400.

[@stephenduplantier2151]

Can anyone tease out the connections in either or both directions of constipation and hiatal hernia? Can someone connect the dots? Does it involve the microbiome? On ketovore for six months and this is forcing positive changes. Is reduced inflammation the answer?

[@rjpaintingandrestorationin1984]

Hi dtr Vicki, I have been watching your videos , and this is exactly what I have been feeling for the last 3 months . I hope you can help me , please let me know how we can set up an appointment asap. Thank you ! Ronei

[@annafarquhar4978]

Can you tell me if you can carry anything heavy or if not with hiatal hernia on liver

[@beyond_words_dance]

jaw pain, headaches, neck pain...plusthe other symptoms generally. Just diagnsed with HH, and it's so good to hear someone talk about this holistically, and from a whole body perspective. My anxiety is raging too. x

[@kaiballington55]

I have a hiatal hernia and have severe pain when I walk more than 10 minutes and I also get severe nausea.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I"d be delighted to help If you'd be interested, consider contacting us for a consultation: call 727-335-0400.

[@debfryer2437]

How is a hiatal hernia seen? X-ray? CT scan? How?

[@rozaz4754]

The most accurate is endoscopy.

[@atexinc.5472]

Exactly. I’ve been miserable for years. At one time dr prescribed Zoloft. They prescribed very expensive medications to block acid. Thank the Lord I decided to change diet. Never took the first pill. Everyone called me idiot. Now my 20 year old son is suffering. He went to the doctor and first thing they prescribed Zoloft. He didn’t take it but still won’t listen to me about lifestyle. He keeps saying everyone else can eat this and they are fine. I’m not giving up on him

[@claudiarobinson4488]

I have every symptoms you have described . I insisted my doc sort me out as i stuffer 4 years and been to theA and E hundreds of times.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I understand how miserable that can be. We'd be delighted to help you. Consider calling us for a consultation: 727-335-0400. We have a high success rate.

[@MichelleIsrael-p2y]

Is this available in South Africa

[@andreasvukman]

So, how do you treat it?

[@ebo7310]

Right, she never get to that.

[@andreaarchambeau9499]

If a hiatal hernia is bleeding, it can cause anemias. Iron, b12 etc… Aside from the nutrients lost from improper digestion and adsorption , having an internal slow bleed. After a few blood transfusions, iron infusions, continued vitamin/ mineral supplementations, diet changes and extremely slow eating

[@nightowl16201]

🤔 Hmmm definitely gave me something to think about. I see a surgeon in June, as my hiatal hernia which has not only my stomach, it also has part of pancreas.

[@CaneSsoLOVING]

So i Hear you say that you have a Team to get to the bottom of everything and that sounds perfect! Only one Problem that is i Stay in Alabama and your based out of Florida! My question would you have any info or direction that you could point me in here in AL? Any direction would be appreciated because I've been going through everything you're talking about for a while now without any resolution! Like you said they're just throwing pills at me with ZERO closure. :: Please Help😔

[@kingdoc3262]

As a Doctor gifted with a hiatal hernia (yes I said gifted) you are correct about the many different associations you mentioned plus...pain...yikes! I will say this...yes it is in your brain, some of those psychological symptoms...the brain has a huge association with the gut and organs. However, the simulation goes BOTH WAYS. Anxiety causes gut symptoms for some. And gut disorders causes Anxiety and mind symptoms... I conclude all science must take into account the mind or it is insufficient and needs to go back until it does. My symptoms come on with bulging. I was taught by Ayurveda person to drink water. Amazing. Then i have to eat sufficiently. Mine arose because of low intake of protein circumstances 😢. Sometimes I have to lay down to push hernia up and in. On Drugs to help Know this patients and doctors... If you seek the one drug wonder YOU ARE A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO THE NOW EVER PREVALENT DRUG CULTURE. You look up to the Doctor's prescription and look down on the street drug addict 🤔Same ilk! Good to see you Doc and your group like me in addressing many health issues connection. Good luck to your group 👍🏾

[@marieblaszak8552]

Five years ago I had a moderate hiatal hernia. Now it's large. Getting heart palpitations. Went to heart doc. Said it's genetic cuz I told him my mom had that. For 8 months now been doing intermittent fasting 16 hrs a day. I don't get heartburn anymore and no reflux. I do get pain in my stomach/chest and heart palpitations. I'm 75 so I don't want an operation.

[@SusiFernando-e5p]

I am crying now as this is Soo me. Soooo Sooo Soo mew 1000 percent me Why not a single doc I have seen all these years, had detected... Will you help me..? If I go and tell this to our docs here. They frown when patients say that they looked up the net..(Understandable to some extent) Please HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

[@drea81]

What do you think about having a Hiatal hernia and gastritis at the same time? Been suffering for so long!

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

They very commonly occur together. I'm sorry I didn't see your comment earlier. If you need any assistance consider contacting us for a consultation. We'd be delighted to help. You can call us at 727-335-0400.

[@Chiroman527]

​@DrVikkiPetersen . As others have noted , I too have gastritis, IBS, Years of Bloating & Burping, But alos Cervcial Instabilities and Maladies of the spine. Moreover, My L2 & L3 Lumbar Discs Bulge into the front toward the stomach and into the rear invoking Mild Stenosis of the spinal cord.

[@DxJeckel]

I wish I can do the program. I've had hiatal hernia and GERD, ad well as pretty much all the other symptoms mentioned in thise video, for over 15 years. I was taking PPIs for almost the entire time. My GI just switched me to something safer last year because he finally listened to me when I said I was worried about long-term side effects. Every meal makes me feel bloated, and I can literally feel all of my organs pushing upward. I get short of breath a lot after eating as well. My quality of life is just awful, and my symptoms are just getting worse, and my doctors are no help at all. I wish there was a root cause clinic near me.

[@AbcdAbcd-bc5vq]

Fr I think I have a hiatal hernia but the doctors keep shutting me down

[@JacobAaliyahJordanCasarez]

I hear your pain. If you don't t mind me asking what did he switch you too ? I'm not trying to take PPIs long-term

[@CatholicamI]

If I lay on my right side, I fall into a deep sleep REM. However, this is when I often wake up nervous and breathless and sometimes experience extreme tachycardia. I have talked to my cardiologist, GP, endocrinologist etc and of course there's no answer. They say the symptoms are unrelated. Yet, when I sleep on my right side I feel I'm causing compression to my stomach, pancreas or liver. It is difficult for me not to turn on my right side during sleep because I have a difficult time falling asleep most nights. I was eventually admitted to hospital due to diabetes and dizziness where I was told I had VVS and was prescribed anti-vertigo medication. It doesn't work and does not solve the problem.

[@_lntergalaktikOpereitor_]

WHAT a DOCTOR !!! I see myself with the whole of symptoms !! None of the BAD-QUALITY of the SHITTY doctors l've been to, has got to find what is it with me !! I wish that I could afford paying for a consultation with you 😕

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I'm sorry it's out of range for you. That makes me sad. We love to help!

[@LydiaVelez-ol7uu]

I am going thru the same thing right now for about 10 months. Now the pain is so bad i walk bent over because the pain is so bad. Nobody can tell me whats wrong with me, even though i had a hiatal hernia 7 years ago and i have told all the doctors i have seen during this time. All test show normal. Nobody can tell me whats wrong but i have lost so much weight i am now 95 lbs. It is so frustrating i feel like i am dying and nobodybis helping me

[@tired4717]

God please help this person in Jesus name please

[@adameglen3593]

I lost 15 pounds in 6 months myself Go get an endoscopy let them tell you how big your hh is and get nissen fundoplication surgery endoscopy

[@maddgun]

Yes, thank you

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

You are welcome! Feel free to contact us at 727-335-0400 for a consultation.

[@manjularoychoudhury2704]

How to contact you from India?

[@abm6512]

Hi, I'm glad having watching your youtube video. I realised that the symptoms that you mentioned which I have it now. I was ever brought to the ER and after checking everything the doctor told me that I have panicked attack and prescribe me with tranquilizer. Lately I encounter my body sometime suddenly feel weak and my head feel groggy. My confident to open a step while walking was declining. Sometime it happens after food. But what I realised when I did my fasting it helps but not permanently. May I know how much is your consultation fee? I'm from Singapore age 59.

[@flag1941]

My pulmonologist wants me to bring him info like this and we discuss it. I haven’t shown him your work. Just found it.

[@sherridiv.3259]

Thank u for info God bless Why don’t u tell us what to do at home please Not everyone can have chance to travel and see u 🙏

[@claytonhubbard612]

What’s wrong with the diet with people that have a hiatal hernias is they go to the doctor and the doctor desist change your diet? What exactly does that mean? What are you supposed to eat? I mean really think about that. In a busy life. We have two kids constantly on the go baseball practice basketball practice band. What exactly are you supposed to eat or prepare in a timely manner that you have in the lifestyle you’re in? This is a serious question.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

It is a serious question and I'd be happy to answer it. The diet is tailored to each individual but it is a healthy, real food diet, so perhaps a change for you. The omeprazole has many long term side effects that we can discuss as well. Consider contacting us for a consultation. We have a high success rate. Call 727-335-0400.

[@rochelle1055]

You're going to have to slow down your life. Doesn't sound fun does it? Your health is suffering. Make changes and sacrifices.

[@claytonhubbard612]

@@rochelle1055 When you slow down, that means you can start dying. But your diet really doesn’t have anything to do with the Heidel hernia. The fact that you have heartburn does it have anything to do with what you eat it’s the hernia that causes the heartburn I’ve been taking omeprazole for over 15 years and I’m gonna keep taking it this lady. I hope everybody realizes that she’s just here to make money. She’s not here to help nobody.

[@riscobo8240]

I was hoping for some helpful info here.

[@nicholasb8799]

Sliding! this happens to me, there is no doubt!!!!!!! Then back to normal.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Yes it's frustrating. I understand. We'd be happy to assist you. Consider reaching out for a consultation. You can call us at 727-335-0400. We have a high success rate.

[@hendersoncrew336]

Been using tums for 20 years. Probably 2 to 10 a day. Sometimes more. The prescriptions don't work for that but have, in my opinion, caused other issues.

[@coya4321]

What is the overall average cost..on disability so funds are limited..

[@nanasloves]

Can you address HH and vertical sleeve gastrectomy?

[@sachindatt4045]

Are you ready for financial committment....in last slide..? What's that? Everything else was accurate in this video

[@Cdawg1871980]

I’ve had a pain in my upper left stomach when I cough, sneeze or move a certain way . This weekend I had extreme pain in my stomach. After a contrast scan they said my appendix needed to be removed immediately and it was . As I’m home I read the results and it mentions I have a small hiatal hernia and they didn’t even mention this in the 2 days in the hospital. Could that be my pain when I cough sneeze or move certain ways ? Ty

[@karenspates3148]

16:20 😊

[@mmezias]

Does your practice have success with treating or curing LPR or Silent Reflux? Possibly caused by SIBO which is connected to my hiatal hernia.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Yes! We have excellent success in this area. Do you want a consultation? 727-335-0400

[@reneeborghesi629]

I had my hiatal hernia repaired several years ago but I still have these bouts of “bubble guts” that come with this relentless heart flopping! It seems to have no rhyme or reason sometimes it will happen for a few days in a row, then not again for a month or so. Sometimes I have the tummy thing with no heart palpitations. but I don’t think I ever have the palpitations without the tummy thing! Rubbing or pushing downward at the hiatus area seems to help so it’s definitely related!

[@OBFranky-fe4yb]

Please any medications for these, my wife is facing these right now, I'm from Africa 🌍 Nigeria 😭😭😭

[@SharonMum]

I'm in the uk I could cry, you've described all of the symptoms ive suffered for 18+years which is how long ive been on PPI's, started with heart issues, and been on low dose Asprin too for many years, I also have a large incisional hernia very low down my right abdomen after an emergency c section almost 18 years ago, they won't repair this because my weight is too high so until I drop 20kgI'm on my own, utterly miserable and finding weight loss very difficult, I'd like to come off the PPI's but I tried once and it got worse and caused hypersecretion, do you have a method to come off PPI's?

[@BobbieBrown-uv8wu]

Are you referring to a PPI as an antacid? Will HH cause gastritis?

[@ChickadeeBird]

Confused how you say root cause of hiatal hernia can be different reasons what about hereditary hiatal hernias? I was born with mine and so were my dad and siblings. So, in hereditary cases what would be a root cause?

[@roonbooks3227]

I had it so bad, blood would get pushed up into my nose, causing a nose bleed

[@me-hk4rl]

heart issues, heartburn, gastric reflux, panic attacks are typically all interrelated. the cause is often nerve interference.

[@dawntaylor603]

With the shortness of breath, does it make your oxygen levels lower? My O2 is lower 92-93 (sometimes wheezing) when I first wake up, making my heart beat faster and after 1-2 hours of being awake and moving coughing up mucus it gets better. I do have a Hernia and Heart tested fine.

[@Bwoxz]

Coughing up mucus sounds lung related. Get cleared by a pulmonologist. Yes. Shortness of breath can show lower O2 saturations.

[@tukoshka]

You need more CO2 than oxygen. Try Buteyko breathing method.

[@flexir3854]

Dr i am from lebanon i dont know how to treat myself and what exercices should i do .please help me .i suffered from 5 years of anti-acid but in vain

[@D_Angel_G]

I wonder why when I eat certain foods my throat feels like it's swollen up to the point but it feels like choking....Like Rice - When i eat 🍕 tighten up plus heartburn also with cheese sticks to... I'm thinking I'm allergic to Sticky Foods I'm not sure...1 - 13 - 24

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

If you'd like assistance consider reaching out for a consultation. We'd be delighted to help. You can call us at 727-335-0400. We have a very high success rate.

[@Fimp136]

Lose weight. Do omad (one meal a day) to allow migrating motor complex a chance to clean your intestines. Cut out junk food and go on an organic Whole Foods diet. Cure Sibo. All of this worked for me and I couldn't even breathe before!!!!! TRUST me this will work if you truly went to heal yourself. Most people can't give up the junk food though. Also the Dr Joel Furman nutritarian diet will heal you as well but…. you can NEVER go back to your old style of eating again for long or symptoms WILL return. This is a lifestyle change not a fad.

[@rochelle1055]

Gluten made my Throat swell up

[@brendaball8150]

Are you aware of this treatment available in Canada?

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

I'm not Brenda, but we do work with patients internationally regularly via telemedicine. Please consider contacting us for a consultation: call 727-335-0400 or email: [e-mail]. We have a very high success rate and would be delighted to help.

[@rolliegirl242]

I have acid coming up for about a month causing me to cough and wheeze. Its horrible. I can’t even get a good nights sleep. It mimics sinus congestion and I’ve even lost my sense of smell to this. Can this be corrected?

[@dickfleissner8257]

Thank you for posting,

[@curtis1951]

How do i get in touch with you? Are you accepting new patients?

[@saltandlightEvie]

Taking K2, calcium D3, and magnesium for some strange reason helping. I had a sample lying around and took it like 10 months ago at night and Years of asthmatic cough especially at night waking up took off the pressure. No one could tell me why. I took magnesium on its own and didn't do this relief. Yes, no one could diagnose and have to do it ourselves its sad. I have no voice my vocal cords are affected waking up to acid issues. and I even sleep elevated. But so far my sleep has gotten better since I don't forget to take this mixture before bed. Yes, my diet is plantbased and GF to eliminate irritation and heavy protein reduction helped as well. Anyone has an experience including K2 helping as well?

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Thank you for sharing. I feel that resolving any acid reflux should allow the vocal cords to heal. Has the acid stopped refluxing?

[@saltandlightEvie]

Thank you for your answer. Yes what I noticed it’s more relaxed and not as irritated. perhaps the magnesium reacting with the other k2 and calcium and D? the esophagus Voice is coming back slowly. Anyways if it helps someone else it’s a win wish I would know why it works.

[@DianeBoniñ]

if this issue is not dealt with can it lead to afib

[@DeeDeeDarlinq]

Hi doctor I’m having all these symptoms. I’m in the UK how can I get in contact with you

[@tlsings55]

Dr. Vikki, How does someone know for certain that they have a hiatal hernia? Thanks.

[@damithad]

Endoscopy

[@emmalineedwards676]

I'd love to get your help but I'm no where near Florida. How do I get this help in my home state?

[@EternalGaze8]

Are you saying a sliding large hernia can be CURED? Without meshing it via operation? Because you’re saying pretty detailed things about hernias but then being broad about how this could heal via a tailored experience. Now if you mean it’s just therapy to manage the hernia that’s one thing. And reversing a very small sliding one and it healing is another. But to say this can cure hernias is misleading, is it not? Or is it always possible? Genuinely asking.

[@Jpxmamet]

@DrVikkiPetersen do you conduct online consultation for patients that leave overseas? I have had the issues described for 7 years now (6 endoscopy, 2 stress test, 1 ECG, 2 visits to the ER, multiple diets, antiacid medication, anti anxiety medication etc) no result.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Yes. We do conduct online consultations for those residing outside the U.S. We do so regularly. If you'd like assistance consider reaching out for a consultation. We'd be delighted to help. You can call visit our website at www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com. We have a very high success rate.

[@michsmi8297]

In the uk at least, it seems the only way they can determine a hiatus hernia and other stomach problems is by endoscopy and often more than once. Not a pleasant procedure. Because i have a friend who experienced life changing problems after a botched endoscopy I turned that down. They reluctantly offered an mri scan instead more for my peace of mind i expect (thats the hospital NOT the GP who refused because i would not agree to an endoscopy) and several focused barium swallows which found nothing wrong in particular. The specialists at the hospital were sympathetic and kinder than the GP who was obnoxious. Well, In my case the symptoms are a sensation of anxiety which can morph into stomach pain , palpitations, nausea , tightness in swallowing , upper abdominal sensitivity, neck ache, prickly sensation in the back of the throat, like a cramp of some sort, spasms and of course breathlessness, Just to name a few. Had all that for over 10 years! We don't have specialised treatment centres for this in the uk as far as i know, and if we did i expect the cost would be prohibitive. Therefore largely one had to find the best way forward on ones own. Now, Ive tried a number of different diets, none worked particularly well, I do take ppi ( lanzoprazol) but not every day! In my case the best way i found to ease the situation is dont over eat, raise the bed up at the back at least 6 inches so you sleep at a slant, and dont bend or squeeze the abdomen. Sleep on the back but slightly on the left hand side. Walking seems to help. For mild symptoms I also lighly massage the upper abdomen which seems to act as a destraction , a nurse years ago advised me that, and it works, for me at least. Great video! Reassuring to find somebody that understands the problem where most of the medical profession apparently does not and in some cases will not.

[@Groovingonem]

How long does it normally take on average to experience results?

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Feeling better and the knowledge that you're on the right track takes on average 8 weeks. Some people notice the changes sooner. The complete program however is a few months. We are very thorough. For more information consider contacting us for a consultation. Call us at727-335-0400. We'd be delighted to help!

[@dalebourgeois9851]

Hi, I'm 67 yrs old, I have had severe acid reflux for yrs. Yet I always did try to eat healthy. I'm 6 foot, 210lbs, could lose alittle weight, I used to jog alot, yrs back and I recently started jogging again. Anyway, my doctor said I have a hidle hernia, she wants to put me in anti acid medication's. I have had pain on the middle to right side, right under my rid, and radiates to right downward alittle for 8 mts now. Where my gallbladder used to be.

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

Hi Dale. I happened to be putting up a video and saw your comment. I'm not always so punctual! Acid reducing medications are not the best approach. Since you aren't yet on them I would very much like to speak to you before you start them. They have side effects and sometimes make the issue worse since, believe it or not, you can have reflux due to too little acid. What I recommend is that we set up a consultation and do an in-depth history and figure out the best approach to resolve the hiatal hernia for good. You've enjoyed good health, there's no reason you can't continue that. Please consider calling us for a consultation: 727-335-0400. We have a high success rate and would be delighted to help you.

[@dalebourgeois9851]

@@DrVikkiPetersen Thankyou, I will call tomorrow

[@evawolfe6375]

​@@DrVikkiPetersenwhere are you located? Im in okla.

[@CharmedByLaurie]

From my understanding, most of these are caused by the autonomic nervous system, hyper sensitive nervous system. The brain needs to be retrained. I’ve been diagnosed with.SIBO, mold, yeast overgrowth, and other conditions. I’ve done all the protocols, changed my diet and it does not fix the problem. Most of the protocols make it worse.

[@Tw1l1ghTT]

I live in Europe. Do you work with european patients too?

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

HI, We would need to schedule a health consultation to further understand your needs. We do work with patients in other countries. What is the best way to contact you?

[@mickymartin3690]

​@DrVikkiPetersen is it surgery you are meaning for your success? I'm from England and our NHS is that bad it's terrifying, they actually scare me with their negligence and malpractice. I'm in a bad way with all these symptoms too and I would travel if I could be fixed.

[@katz7life]

I no longer see nedical professionals . They dont listen, dont believe me, so i do what helps me. Actually helps me. Bit by bit. But i am not an average human. And, bit by bit.

[@fernandohiguera6972]

Is excessive hiccups part of the symptoms of hiatal hernia?

[@DrVikkiPetersen]

It can be, yes. You can also reach out via our website: www.RootCauseMedicalClinics.com and click on a consultation.

[@kimberlynielsen6485]

More than half my stomach is in my chest. I have lots of issues! I need surgery, been referred for surgery.

[@carolshelley8645]

How did surgery go? My entire stomach and a portion of my colon is in my esophagus. I have EDS (a connective tissue disorder) and surgery is the only solution. The blessing though is that my symptoms are no longer painful (I have the rest of the syndrome tho) and I’m not sure surgery is worth it. I’ve heard that it can make things worse.

[@kimberlynielsen6485]

@carolshelley8645 surgery went well, recovery is tough but after 10 weeks I felt like a new person! I feel so much better!