Hiatal (Hiatus) Hernia | Risk Factors, Types, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Hiatal (Hiatus) Hernia | Risk Factors, Types, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hiatal (hiatus) hernia is a condition involving herniation (bulging) of part of the stomach through the diaphragm and into the chest. There are several risk factors that increase the chances of having a hiatal hernia. There are four types of hiatus hernia, stated as type 1-4. In this lesson, we discuss all of the risk factors for getting a hiatal hernia, the 4 types of hiatal hernia, the signs and symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.
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[@albertmcfry6322]

Went through surgery for this. I was 67 and this surgery is very hard to go through. Helped a lot,but still have problems. Think long and hard before going through this surgery. If your having a very bad time with this hernia,then it’s worth having surgery. If not that bad don’t put yourself through this.

[@jeanwilliams3022]

I agree with you about the surgery.

[@bt9124]

Thank you.

[@juand7751]

What’s wrong with the surgery

[@thomasschellberg4235]

I had a large hiatal hernia that led to reflux, erosive esophagitis and iron deficiency anemia. This went on for years with only partial relief from proton pump inhibitors. The fundoplication surgery (reduce the hernia and wrap the stomach around the lower esophageal sphincter) gave almost 100% relief from this condition. Surgery was laparoscopic and recovery was about three months. Completely satisfied. No more acid reducing medicine needed.

[@albertmcfry6322]

@@juand7751 it was just very hard to get over, to get to feeling better!

[@IAmJustR]

This is a far more thorough explanation than offered with my diagnosis. THANK YOU.

[@poochthedog8079]

This is such a well delivered explanation of the subject. As a college professor and a fan of excellent teaching, you sir are a giant. Thank you!

[@finnleydorian2802]

i guess it is pretty off topic but does anyone know a good place to watch new series online?

[@king.indigo3692]

@@finnleydorian2802 bruh🤣😂

[@zaldrizes7417]

Pooch is the best professor I know

[@osmanvincent1975]

Great explanation Forty years ago, I did an activity which forced part of my stomach up through or past the diaphragm. It was a couple months later that I suddenly started having severe stomach pains. I was initially misdiagnosed by a doctor as having ulcers. It was a couple of years later before I realized that the doctor was wrong and I had gastric reflux disease, or GERD. Sometimes GERD happens naturally without a clear cause. Normally, the esophagus sphincter and the diaphragm sphincter 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 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 may take a repeats on a few successive days for the esophagus to adapt to the longer length for the stomachs in its new proper position. I would repeat the process anytime I got heartburn or acid taste in my mouth. I have been trouble free for over 35 years now. I later learns 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 the 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.

[@HumanGoodOne]

Thanks for very detailed information. Your water trick sounds pretty simple to do and most importantly effective. Thanks again.

[@HumanGoodOne]

Also I use a tiny amount of the baking soda with water to come down my rare hearburns.

[@ianstuart5660]

Exactly, acid reducers usually just make the problem worse!

[@ianstuart5660]

@ABVGDaika You want to increase stomach acidity not reduce it!

[@zion28able]

@@ianstuart5660yes.. low acid is what causes The reflux. Any Anti acid meds like what was mentioned “ Pantoprazole is not good. It is just a bandaid

[@abcxyz1797]

I developed an ulcer from the hernia, and ended up hospitalized twice, the last time, I needed 2 pints of blood, for anemia from bleeding. For years, I was handed a pamphlet about eating, and sleeping, modifications. I was told the hernia was very large. I had hiatus hernia repair and fundiplacation surgery, about 6 years ago. All of this information was never told to me. I still go for endoscopy, because I have Barrettes Esophagus, which needs to be monitored. I remember my father being very sick and hospitalized for an ulcer. Now I wonder if, it could be a family thing? No one every mentioned, hiatal hernias can be inherited.

[@billybronc9980]

Kombucha tea. a cure.

[@HumanGoodOne]

@@billybronc9980 stop that. Drink your combucha and do not push it to others...

[@dtla5052]

@@billybronc9980 no

[@Edie45]

Finally a video where the introduction is brief and clear and the explanation in everyday language with points written as explained. How rare! I was very impressed with this presentation and will watch for others in the same vein.

[@gaylahuckaby1]

I had a hiatal hernia with Cameron ulcers....I lost a lot of blood, when they did surgery my stomach had gone through my chest twisted upside-down in my back..... I suffered for years before finally a Dr. helped me.

[@tiggertigerskip]

What was the doctor name?

[@christinehorner1577]

Thank you for posting this. I never saw one as easy to understand as the simple direct way you did this. My hyatal hernia was found while looking for ??, the Dr's and hospital decided I was in no condition for surgery. Not told to change diet or anything. So about 7 years go by, I'm still here, changed my diet and serving sizes, while it flares up bad at times, my overall health has improved, so now I just mainly deal with COPD and allergies.

[@Michelle-wk8sy]

The COPD is what gets the most of me. And on top of it I also have Celiac. It’s so painful

[@patriciabentley314]

Do you think hernia has caused copd

[@roshellmanuel5031]

This was an informative session as I have Hiatal Hernia, I got a few tips to take with me, thank you for all the professionals who share health issues with us you are needed by the community. God bless you, sharing means caring

[@krystadouglas3050]

Watching as a 19 yr old with a severe hiatal hernia who is getting surgery in less than a month. Thanks for the thorough summary, painfully accurate haha. I was even denied by a surgeon because he said my case was too complex for a typical surgeon so now I’m with a specialist in my state :)

[@andrija0314]

Good luck at your surgery sister! I got diagnosed today with hiatal hernia and im really bummed cause I will need to change my eating lifestyle drastically :/

[@CERTI0151]

How was your surgery? I’ve been suffering for a while from a bulging upper abdomen, severe heartburn everyday, difficulty breathing and panic attacks which I feel is fuelled by the breathing problem and feeling like I can’t take a deep breath due to how tight my upper abdomen feels. Did you have those symptoms? It’s difficult for me at the moment to be seen by a doctor, so I’m gonna have to go privately. Thanks

[@Md-pp8sk]

Hi what symptoms did you have

[@nancyvanderheijden7572]

@@CERTI0151 i am not diagnosesd yet nut i also have the feeling not Able to fully breath due to the feeling of thight abdomen. Did you found something that helps for that feeling its awfull

[@alboforlife18]

@@CERTI0151 im the same, i cant even breathe while lying down.. random panic attacks during the day, sometimes while gaming i feel like bcuz of the action i get tachycardia and pain in the diaphragm area behind low chest bone

[@paulazemeckis7835]

You didnt mention a symtom is soft poop. It is aweful. I have had this hh for 2 years. Got it scoped and diagnosed by a gasroenterologist. He told me it would be more trouble to fix it, it was 1 cm. Went to another gastroenterologist surgeon and he was condescending and made me feel like I was wasting his time. He was arrogant. It has been 2.5 years with this hh and the "burp-cups" are aweful and sometimes painful. I haave add lways been slender and was athletic till mid 40's. Am 61 now. I wish I can get this hh repaired, it is just aweful.

[@virginiahopkins5735]

Had type 4 ; fundapliication surgery; had to be on liquid diet far three months afterwards; when first found I was in hospital with pneumonia; because of real bad gerd ; stomach acid had gotten into my lungs; had to wait a few months to have the surgery because of being in such bad shape at the time; Still have to be carefull about what an how I eat; Eat several small meals a day; always wait four hours after eating before going to bed.

[@ARTSPECK]

Thank you so much for this clear and precise explanation. I have the second type and was offered an operation but at 83 years old, I don’t think it’s wise.

[@brendaniebel1355]

Mine hurts, in my left breast,I'm a 63 female.

[@allyreza1231]

@@brendaniebel1355 I’m 19 and I have a very large one

[@Jomssss]

@@allyreza1231 what have been medicated to you or prescribed?

[@allyreza1231]

@@Jomssss nothing so far mri on wednesday

[@Jomssss]

@@allyreza1231 i see, do you feel any major or minor symptoms?

[@pictish1371]

I had a severe case of type 2, I would vomit sometimes after eating. Got to the stage where I could eat only small amounts of food but felt as though I had a huge meal and would leave most of the food on my plate. My Iron levels got down to 8 which means I was anaemic. Needed iron infusions as I was so weak and exhausted all the time. I had the repair surgery and now around 3 months later I am feeling great. Iron levels are now 300 and hopefully stay normal.

[@janetterasmussen3937]

I was told that a Male is 150 and Female 120 where did you get the 300 From

[@amamotovlog5635]

Hi, what the treatment can make you good Sir? Please share me..thanks

[@thomasschellberg4235]

My hemoglobin was down to 4. I was sent to get a blood transfusion. Eight months (and one covid delay) later, I had the fundoplication surgery. Three-month recovery last summer. Now the esophagus is healing up, and I am off the PPIs.

[@MrKishke]

You are an absolute genius how you produce these videos.

[@2eleven48]

I used to do a lot of bending in my work, and one day I had this excruciating pain my chest. I was taken to hospital, where it was thought I'd had a heart attack, but after numerous tests it was concluded I had a hiatus hernia.This created a whole new way I thought about food. Nevertheless, I still take lansoprazole daily after all this time. If not, I'll get this weird 'lump' feeling in my throat and pain in my jaw and cheeks. Sometimes, it's just plain acid.

[@curtfox91]

Do you feel like you can cough up Mucus cause im getting that now in think my hernia is blocking my stomach to my throat

[@chant2day]

I had this too & my cardiologist told me this often feels like a heart attack

[@2eleven48]

@Corey Gonzo ...This is extremely poor advice.There is absolutely no reason to venture into surgery for acid reflux. I have both acid reflux and a hiatus hernia, and both are treated with a proto-pump inhibitor, in my case lansoprazole, from which I never experience any side effects. As well as that, I regularly monitor my diet, reducing the intake of fats principally. This has been the situation for me for over 15 years now with continuing beneficial results. Robert, UK.

[@DoubtingThomas333]

@@2eleven48 I'm sorry to inform you, but there are long term consequences of not doing anti-reflux & hiatal hernia mitigation. Taking meds long term, you can still develop lung cilia damage, lung cysts, osteoporosis, long term progressive vitamin and mineral deficiencies (which can end up being serious), just to name a few. There are no free lunches taking medication, long term, for reflux problems. These meds are mostly used to prevent complications from developing in your esophagus and voicebox, they do not address the incoming problems down the line that I mentioned earlier. Manometry, gastroscopy, barium/iodine swallow will get to the bottom of things. A 270 degree toupet surgery with hiatal hernia repair and mitigation is a very worthwhile procedure. You can get a resection and plication surgery instead, but these are reserved for people without any evidence of hiatal hernia. Chances are in time, you will develop a hiatal hernia and be having problems again, so better to get it all done in one go and then get on with your life.

[@DoubtingThomas333]

@@curtfox91 more likely your acid reflux is causing protective voicebox and esophageal mucous to be developed to help protect the tissues.

[@dericksmith2137]

Over 50 (but started when I was 48), have a belly (20lbs overweight), being a concrete finisher (always bent over). That belly fat presses on my internal even when tying my shoes, so the repeated effect from working didn’t help. There is a surgery to correct the stretched diaphragm sphincter but that specialist says that repairing it without first losing the weight, the problem will likely reoccur. (I have type 1) Result: I’ve been on 1 tablet a day of Esomeprazole 40mg for 4 yrs now. Tried 4 different meds but this was the only one to offer consistent results. (Sleeping on my right side is not possible. That causes the reflux. Left side relieves the symptoms.)

[@sabrinamiller3107]

I had the surgery almost 4 years ago (Type 2) unfortunately, the hernia is back. I have a chronic cough, chest pain, and GERD. In the process of getting tests to determine best course of treatment; no more surgery for me. Good luck.

[@2eleven48]

Well, Derick, seems to me that you have to lose that weight first of all. Doing so may then not lead to having surgery, which is really quite a serious operation, as diet is fundamental to the improvement of the digestive tract. I had to explore what foods brought on reflux; usually things with fat in them, but also things like pasta (which I still eat, but sparingly). I've been on lansoprazole for quite some years now, which certainly helps. I wish you luck. Robert, UK.

[@lilliehalumi8770]

Thank you for sharing, Derick. I have a giant hiatal hernia - my entire stomach is in my chest. I also suffered 4 compression fracture of my thoracic spine, (all at the same time) which caused atelectasis in both of my lower lungs. The combination of all three leaves me very short of breath upon the slightest exertion. Yes, I'm also overweight and the surgeon said he couldn't help me unless I lost a LOT of weight. Funny though, I don't experience any GERD at all. And I have to eat very small amounts throughout the day, and can only take about 3 sips of water at a time. I live with back pain every day, and it's painful to take a deep breath. The only pain med I take is Voltaren. I wish you all the best with your health.

[@Suge212]

Other symptoms include heart palpitations and shortness of breath.

[@amb9176]

Thank you I suffer with both of these and also trapped wind . Was wondering if it might be a HH but hadn't found my symptoms up here until now. Thank you again it gives some peace of mind

[@patriciapiper6294]

Hi Suge, when I eat oily greasy stuff, (butter, mayo)in time, my heart acts funny until I fix it with something. Then I'm smooth sailing.

[@Desertmoon_1229]

I do have these too

[@gearedupkim9516]

Thank you VERY Much!! You covered all my questions regarding this condition. Very well delivered & Super informative👍👍

[@larsulrich2761]

This was very informative and it would be wonderful to watch a follow up lecture on the different treatments for hiatal hernias.

[@sttpatty4220]

What has helped my acid reflux the most is a spoon of honey every day. Found this by accident. I was trying to reduce seasonal allergies with local honey and got a 2for 😀 FYI...I was so bad I couldn't keep ANYTHING down at all, not even a drop of water.

[@billybronc9980]

use kombucha.

[@christmasinjulynard4617]

I love cooking chicken with honey and carrots or sweet potatoes.

[@Calleseprro]

@@billybronc9980 it gives me bad acid reflux drinking koumboucha

[@coolstamper]

Eating an apple a day will also get rid of acid reflux.

[@coolstamper]

@Corey Gonzo Apples MOST DEFINITELY have gotten rid of my acid reflux.

[@billysimmons2887]

Thank you for the video it was very helpful I have recently been diagnosed with all of these symptoms that you are speaking about thanks for the information you'll friend Billy Simmons

[@Waddict]

Thank you for the information! Mine is so bad that if i bend over the liquid usually leak right out of my mouth. Very uncomfortable!

[@Lulisette]

I suspect I have type 1. When I bent down, I "get" stuck with my stomach somewhere. I have heartburn, a sensible stomach : no lemon, no acid citrique or ascorbique, no oranges,... I got Pantoprazole but I stopped taking them because it increases my tinnitus a lot and that's even more unbearable than reflux.

[@mohammedaliibrahim8607]

Great explanation ! But ppl can worsen the symptoms because the food is not digested easly deu tu low acid ,instead I recommend ACV / APPLE CIDAR VENEGAR/. what is more ,hiatal hernia has symptoms of cardia arrhythmia ,palpitations because of pericardial compression.

[@marwaahmed3496]

How didn't I know this KZbin channel before!! It's awesome keep up the good work 👏👏👏

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

I was a 35 years old female when I got my hiatal hernia - I was 130 pounds and strong and I pulled an air conditioner out of my window and moved it elsewhere. Severe chest pain lasted a few hours and I ignored the discomfort I had . I found out about the hernia 4 years later when an endoscopy to check on ulcer found the hernia . Over the years I’ve learned to handle it better - I eat six small meals a day and sit upright for at least two hours after eating dinner . I don’t overeat and I don’t eat foods that make me uncomfortable- I know that part of my stomach is in my chest - I can feel it after eating 😵‍💫

[@Kindlycallmecarebear]

To stop Gerd with a hiatal hernia the most important thing is to NEVER eat cold foods and drink cold beverages. No ice! The stomach produces more acid and heats up more when you eat or drink cold things. Good should be hot and mushy. Do this and drink hot tea after each meal making your stomach do less work to break down food.

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

@@Kindlycallmecarebear Good advice ! Thank you for sharing that information 😊👍💕

[@sidharthk1753]

​@@Kindlycallmecarebearsir/mam how long has it been with the hernia

[@zimjun7]

I had acid reflex ONLY in the VERY beginning when I was 50. But mainly food got stuck!!! At the very beginning, (this is crucial) at least in my case, I figured if I swallowed very small amounts of water at a time, rapidly, I could feel the obstruction move down!! That always works. I am now 70. June Small amount, meaning eg. 1/8 - 1/4 tsp. at a time

[@donnahespell4385]

That works for me too. (Zimjum)

[@marywhitfield8506]

I got this since I was in my 20s

[@Hash1127]

this was lovely great lesson man thanks

[@char3474]

I developed a hiatal hernia when i had my fourth child. It presented as acid reflux and stomach and throat pain and tightness, then progressed over the years to sometimes a choking sensation, then actually literally choking on bread one day! It got so eating was stressful as dry foods like a sandwich, required washing down with lots of water. It was frightening! A scope revealed pretty bad inflammation and scarring that caused the choking. The inflammation and scarring was diagnosed as progressing to precancerous. Progressing to barrettes syndrome, i believe he said? I was warned though it could develop into cancer of the esophagus if i didn’t deal with it. The surgeon showed me pictures he had taken in the base of my esophagus, i think to make me take it serious. I was put on a temporary bland diet with liquid supplements, advised not to lay down for hours after eating, to elevate the head of my bed, avoid greasy food etc. I was also prescribed proton pump inhibitors. They made me sick and digestion felt as though it was almost stopped sometimes. They were awful, I started losing weight quite suddenly, and it felt like a rock in my belly. I was told to keep trying different proton pump inhibitors, to find one that i could tolerate, which i dutifully purchased and tried, i remember the reflux symptoms would subside, but abdominal ache and heaviness returned after a couple weeks. The doctor said they were the only drug that would really work for acid reflux, long term. The surgeon said to combine the drugs with lifestyle changes, and return for another scope in i think it was two years, to make sure the scarring and inflammation wasn’t progressing towards cancer. I discontinued the proton pump inhibitors though, after a few months, and decided to seriously address the problem without them. I am so glad i followed my instincts. I did a few things that really helped. First i elevated my bed at the head with blocks of wood. It did help somewhat. And i stacked pillows on bad nights. But it was clumsy and awkward and was affecting my sleep, constantly rearranging pillows. Eventually i actually bought one of those beds that you can elevate at the head and or foot. It wasn’t really that expensive in the scheme of things, I bought the cheapest one i could find at a local big box store. It so far has held up fine after several years. This was better as i could adjust it easily as most nights i needed less elevation, but if i was suffering from acid reflux, i could easy set it higher and that really helped, but then maybe lower it once i felt better after a couple hours. Some nights i can even have it flat now, but to be safe, i usually have it set slightly elevated, and it works great! Also, importantly, i try really hard not to eat later in the day, in fact my main meal is early, usually before 3 or 4 . If i am tired before bedtime, which happens, as i am on my feet a lot, and do physical work, i don’t lay on the couch to rest anymore, I can rest in a recliner though. I avoid fatty heavy meals, especially larger amounts or late in the day. That is the kiss of death for me, i finally got it through my head, no snacking in the evenings. Which is okay as my reward is virtually no acid reflux. I also start each day now with a large glass of water with fresh lemon juice and a splash of good kombacha. I have read reports coming from scientific studies done by reputable Universities, of the importance of gut health. I try hard to eat a large variety of vegetables lots of and unprocessed foods for the majority of my intake. There is a lot of good new information available now that i find help helpful and encouraging. That said, i can still enjoy some treats, i noticed that i can still have french fries for lunch, or say on another day, perhaps a piece of birthday cake, early in the day, when there are lots of hours before i stop being active. Going for a walk after a meal helps digestion too. So that is nice, i still can enjoy life! I did have gallstones that eventually required the gallbladder removal. That stopped most of the stabbing pain attacks that had been happening occasionally, but i still have digestive issues. I will get occasionally get acid reflux especially when i kind of forget to keep tally and eat too much fat at once. That is how it is when you no longer have a gallbladder. A little at a time is okay, so i can still have salad dressings, or a little butter on my veggies, and say a piece of steak, but i trim off most of the fat. Originally though, when i quit the proton pump inhibitor experiment, that always made me feel like i had undigested food sitting like a rock in my stomach, i switched to all the above life style changes, and also quickly taking a drink of water if i have a sudden pain, and believe it or not, chewing bubble gum when i had an attack. Chewing Bubblicious bubblegum was recommended by my son who is a musician in a band, he said they chew gum before performances, and even between songs, because it creates saliva that makes them swallow, and that soothes their throats. It really helped me! Often that was all it took when i got symptoms. But i always i took Gavescon as soon as i felt any burning that i couldn’t soothe right away. That said i was able to cut back on that too as often just chewing gum for say ten minutes, soothed enough. I went back for another scope a few years after the first one, and the surgeon was impressed and said the inflammation and scarring on my throat that caused the choking, had healed nicely and looked really good, he showed me pictures comparing the first scope and this one, he took biopsies again and they were now clear! So for me, life style management was the easiest and probably the cheapest and least intrusive way to manage this. I occasional do the wrong things, like at Christmas with all the goodies around, LOL. But now it isn’t scary and i always realize what is happening, and correct and deal with any discomfort right away. My family doctor has always supported my lifestyle decisions, but stressed early on not to ignore any burning sensations, and to take a Gaviston pill right away if i can’t alleviate with my other tricks, to avoid further inflammation and scarring. So far, so good. This month i think i have only had to take a Gavescon once or twice. And i have been “testing” a few of the Christmas treats i bake for my family! I don’t really need bubblegum often either. My family doctor and the surgeon that did the scopes and gallbladder surgery, both had encouraged me to take the proton pump inhibitor drugs, were surprised with my progress without them. But to their credit, they both are happy with my progress and encourage me to continue with this plan of attack. I am lucky to have two doctors that took my problem seriously, but were willing to listen to my concerns and work with me together, to resolve my issues. Because although natural healing is my goal, i am not “against” modern science and surgery. For me a combination of both natural healing and surgery and modern medicine has been life changing. Good digestion equals fewer symptoms., Thank you for your educational videos! I hope my experience with a hiatal hernia can help others with this condition, it took me awhile to figure out what works for me, and to experiment and adjust, but it was worth it, i feel much better now.

[@karinpellaers6897]

Thankyou your video was very easy to understand and helpful.

[@stevewilliams3850]

I'll be 70 this August, 2022, if I live that long. I am asthmatic. I have Barrett's Esophagus. I also have a massive hiatal hernia. I found out two weeks ago that most of my stomach is in my Hiatal Hernia. From time to time, I will get spasms in my esopohagus, which mimic a heart attack. These are lasting longer and longer. They may last as long as six hours, or more. I have to be very careful what I eat and when. I take pantoprazole in the morning. But I started taking this a few months ago and it's been quite a while since I've had one of my "fake heart attacks." Twice a day, I take a prebiotic/probiotic supplement. It may be two months or more since I've had any problems. I can't let myself get full. I, and so many other people were brought up to eat everything on my plate. I can't always do that anymore. once I feel I might be getting full, I have to stop eating, or I will pay dearly and suffer for many hours. That pre-biotic/pro-biotic has worked wonders for me.

[@josechapojr6677]

Hey hope u get better

[@TrenchScarz]

Whats the name of the prebiotic/probiotic supplement

[@stevewilliams3850]

@@TrenchScarz : The brand I use is from Schiff.

[@lobstermania4025]

​@@stevewilliams3850are you planning surgery to fix it?

[@stevewilliams3850]

@@lobstermania4025 : I had the surgery in November, 2022. My health has improved drastically. Before the surgery, I was constantly having spasms in my esophagus. That's stopped. Before the surgery, I was "eating" about 100 nitroglycerin tablets a month. Since the surgery, I don't believe I've had to take more than fifteen tablets. Before the surgery, I was doing seven to ten breathing treatments a day with my nebulizer. I hardly ever have to do more than three a day, and somedays only two. I was having to use two vials of albuterol and atrovent with every breathing treatment. Since the surgery, I've hardly ever had to use more than one vial a breathing treatment. However, there have been some downsides, too. I basically have no appetite. I hardly ever get hungry. And I can eat much at a time. But I've lost all the weight I've wanted to lose. I have a pretty healthy weight at 135 pounds at a height of four feet nine and a half inches tall. I'm kind of short. I can still eat whatever I want. I have no diet restrictions. I don't regret having the surgery at all. And I can still vomit. about half the people who have the surgery, can't vomit after the surgery. I can.

[@JeremyCox-mt4rp]

Did anyone else develop blood pressure issues around the same time as their hernia diagnosis? I haven’t suffered from high blood pressure before I went to ER for stomach pains in November and found out about the hiatal hernia. I’ve been dealing with it since and honestly it’s more taxing on me than the hernia.

[@RandomPerson-yc4vm]

I have a hiatal hernia and it impacts my quality of life. I'm only 20 years old

[@janetbode4290]

I have a herniat it’s just starting to hurt I’m 67 years old any soliutions.?

[@RandomPerson-yc4vm]

@@janetbode4290 if you have posture problem such as rounded shoulders, forward head, hunchback, anterior pelvic tilt, uneven shoulders etc do exercises to correct those it will improve symptoms. Do exercises to treat hiatal hernia. Look on KZbin for Doktor Jo Hiatal Hernia and do her exercises every day. Follow those steps every day and you should feel better in 2 weeks

[@RandomPerson-yc4vm]

@@SaulRayeet vomiting

[@eachtemPublicSectorCrooks]

After watching a few of your very good videos I have gave them thumb ups. I look forward to watching more. Thank you for being you.

[@DeliciousPandesal]

Im 19 years old and im suffering this kind of sick and also i feel dizzy and vomiting it almost 3 years its start when i was 16 😔

[@jdakid156]

Hiatal hernias affect gallbladder function, digestion, stress and sleep not to mention it can damage the vagus nerve which can cause chronic diarrhea, SIBO, erectile dysfunction and dysphasia. PPI’s do more harm than good! There are water exercises that when utilized properly and consistently can correct a hiatal hernia by pulling the stomach back down out of the diaphragm. DO NOT USE PPI’s! H2 agonists are a much safer option for the SHORT term until the hernia is corrected. It’s AMAZING to me how little American doctors know about the actual CAUSE of most digestive disorders. Now as to what can CAUSE a hiatal hernia can range from poor posture putting pressure on various nerves in the upper spine, poor eating habits, eating while stressed, food intolerances, masturbation soon after eating a meal (that can weaken the diaphragm) low magnesium levels in the body etc. digestive enzymes are a MUST.

[@thomasschellberg4235]

This sounds good in theory, but for large hiatal hernias, fundoplication is the solution. I took omeprazole for years. Now off of PPIs and can even lie down after eating. The surgery is now routinely done laparoscopically. No lifting for three months, but then back to normal.

[@abcdefg15005]

The pain is unbearable!!!!

[@Dotalina33]

I have had unbearable pain with my hh but I experimented with the coldest water I could find and after sipping it every single time it worked. I woujd have excruciating pain in my back to the point I was leaning up against a wall with my hubby rubbing between my shoulders. Ice water works best and keeping calm adds to it all. Try sipping ice water to stop it. Works every time for me.

[@barbarahope1934]

@@Dotalina33 Thanks for the tip. I drink a lot of water anyway, but now I will make sure it is extra cold.

[@susankaness]

I had one years ago with reflux but no longer have reflux. I lost weight and wonder if I still have the hernia.

[@hippiegirl5167]

I went on KZbin to find out if there was anything I could do for my hiatal hernia. I was hurting so bad and nothing I tried was helping. I found a video on a exercise where you drink water and jump up and down to get the hernia to go back where it is suppose to be. I know it sounds silly but it worked!!

[@filipngo5617]

can u send me a link? :)

[@julierutter4612]

I do this too with the water Anything is worth a try

[@cherylcosta5753]

My dr. told me to wear loose clothes, nothing tight around my waist and for several months I couldn’t wear a bra. I got bra extensions to keep it really loose. In January one day I went to take my usual walk and couldn’t breath. Luckily there are benches. Went from one to another. A bunch of tests later to find why I had a breathing problem and finally sent me to a bowel dr. , I was constantly burping, diagnosed with Gerd, that was in June. The surgeon I have sent me for another test they aborted because the sensor they wanted to put in the stomach wouldn’t go in. From more CTs you could see the esophagus looks like a multiple switch back mountain road. She was going originally expecting give me a whole hug but because of the shape the esophagus is in she will have to do a half hug, after I loose another 20 lbs. I have had this hiatal hernia as long as I can remember but was a systematical until January and it turned everything upside down. I started the Gerd diet. A month later I had lost 30 lbs, but the breathing was still an issue for another month or so, now it’s good and I can walk like I used to. But the Gerd still kicks butt if I eat anything wrong.

[@lilliehalumi8770]

What is a hug? Never heard of it.

[@cherylcosta5753]

@@lilliehalumi8770 , I really don’t understand it exactly. The hernia will be wrapped around the esophagus which will go through the middle of a hug into the stomach ( my stomach is sitting on top of the hernia) . The hernia would be wrapped totally around the esophagus. In my case, I have had this hernia since I was in late teens (74 yrs old now) as the hernia got bigger my stomach ended up on top of hernia and the esophagus started kinking so it looks like a really winding road, so apparently I can’t have a whole hug as the dr. said then I wouldn’t be able to swallow anything. Exactly how a half a hug is done I’m not exactly sure, I just know I have to loose another 10 lbs. to be able to have the surgery and they will put my stomach back where it belongs.

[@Valerie-uw8hz]

Thanks for your info. Hope you’re feeling better. I am having some horrible symptoms and trying to think it’s anything but cancer. My blood work came back ok. But pin in my stomach and right side along with nausea and can breath good. When I have a flare up I can’t take a deep breath and it sends me into anxiety which makes it worse. I would love to know more about your breathing issues if possible Thanks

[@michael19541]

@@Valerie-uw8hz exactly the way I am Valerie, but waiting for blood work to rule out other things, gallbladder pancreas, has made me over think things like cancer or worse, also the pain I feel in my upper middle center back area, breathing problems too, seems like the diaphram, praying you got some relief or already did. Aloha prayers 🙏 🙏🤙💯

[@giovannilezama9626]

@@Valerie-uw8hz I had some bad symptoms and I w as thinking just like you but just go and get a Endonscopy to have a peace of mine I had one and was diagnosed with reflux esphogatis and hiatal hernia..now gotta loose weight to repair my hiatal hernia good luck and hope you feel better how are you doing now??

[@andsoitgoes1142]

This channel is amazing! Thank you so much!

[@carolwright2234]

Thank you for this video, I have one so it was very informative.

[@barbarahope1934]

I have one also. I suspect Type 1. I was not told which type when mine was found and I didn’t know enough to ask more questions.

[@welcometomydishes4793]

I was born with this, doctors told me it’s 2 dangerous to have a surgery. I try to have an early dinner.

[@bonnieryder3976]

Ty so much for this on formation I was just diagnosed taking meds but will probably have an endoscopy.

[@ilaria_mulazzi]

Very useful as always!

[@barbduffey317]

I had the Hiatal Hernia surgery. Mine is unraveling. I am 77 the dr want do the surgery. At my age. I never stop belching. Very uncomfortable. Barbara

[@loisbarrnette7380]

I'm right there with you but mine is very painful when gas builds up in the stomach. I Chugalug sim soda and get avoid rolling belch up and I'm good for a couple of hours. Driving the car seems to get it going again. I travel with a bottle of soda. What a life! LGB. Getting old ain't for wimps.....LGB

[@kevinhoward9593]

I have one. going to a surgeon this week to get it checked out.

[@tangomoon111]

I just developed this hernia. What happens to me if I eat something and I don’tchew my food up really good at it gets stuck between my breast bone and I can’t breathe. So if I don’t go in there right away and throw it up I can’t breathe. What kind of hernia is this. I was supposed to go in and and get it fixed but I happen to have a psychopathic nurse Who would ignore me when I was in great pain. I was afraid to get the surgery and be at her mercy so I still have it. I just have to be really careful about chewing my food up really good or else it gets stuck and I am really miserable. What kind do I have ? I do eat very small meals at a time. Lots of soup.

[@julianstirling9882]

I have all the symptoms of hiatal hernia and had an endoscopy. However, no hernia was found. Doctor said sometimes they slip down and don't show up on the endoscopy tests. Ever heard of that?

[@alicew3563]

Yes! I've heard of it and it is quite common. From what I've read people usually have to do several endoscopies before they can actually se any hiatal hernia, it could be a sliding one.

[@julianstirling9882]

Alice W that's very likely my situation. Thanks.

[@giovannilezama9626]

Yes do a test call esophagram where you drink barium liquid and X-rays at the same time you migth a sliding hernia

[@JohnQPublic345]

Me too. They havnt diagnosed it, but have all these symptoms

[@carisadias3188]

Thank you! This was very helpful

[@alejandroarias9975]

Hiatal hernia with gastritis and an ulcer since 2008. Nothing makes it go away.

[@tomo86666]

Do you get skips the breath

[@zsavonjohnson9443]

Same here same year that's when they changed da food Obama n black supreme judge actually passed lil busy executive order smh they just found this hiatal hernia two months ago

[@zsavonjohnson9443]

They tryna kill us it's an attack on our health BUT God is full control God bless

[@BrixxFF]

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[@BrixxFF]

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[@edwardbliss8931]

A CT scan for my heart revealed I that I also have a tiny hiatal hernia. Apparently they're very common. I had the privilege of having one detected, but now I'm wondering if this is the cause of acid reflux or gastrointestinal problems and people don't know it.

[@markd7207]

do you've experienced coughing?

[@giagentile393]

Apple cidar vinegar helps me for many things including heart burn indigestion and acid reflux

[@barbarahope1934]

Thanks for the tip.😊

[@lindawitherspoon446]

Excellent explanation. Thanks

[@luzvimindadeguzmancopland9965]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SHARING GOD BLESSED🙏

[@srinivasaraotatikonda2616]

Wow, great explanation. Thank you so much. From India

[@noufiyakn3824]

Thank you for the valuable detailing 👏👏👍

[@valleygirlgg]

I have type 1 and 2. There are symptoms that I get with it and I can often feel my stomach in my chest as that's where part of it is, often I will feel the stomach gurgles we all have up in my chest rather than where should. It's a very odd feeling! I can't have it repaired due to heart and lung issues.

[@amer1960]

My mom was tested positive for this and she's in maasive pain 😭 doctors asking too much money for surgery that we can't afford

[@patriciabrown435]

I'm sorry for your mum, but we have a great Healer in Jesus! So, join me in prayer for your mom and see what the Lord has to offer 🙏🏻. Lord God YOU have created all things, and men and women are created in Your likeness, and with a eternal soul. You saw fit to give us a spirit that will last forever! I lift this special, precious mama up to You for sweet healing 💕. We ask that she find a way for the surgery she needs! Hear our cries, and deliver her with Your Mercy. Comfort her and bring your deliverance in the matchless name of Jesus 🙏🏻 AMEN 🙏🏻🙌🔥🎉

[@ruthieo54]

A liquid diet and eating/drinking slowly. May help.

[@talachedaka2000]

Can we add ectopic beats in the symptoms too? I suffer terrible ectopic beats from my HH.

[@petrosmeno527]

What drug used to treat fungus ball or aspergloma in lung please i need help doctor from usa thank you!

[@FumeCreates]

What is the best diet for people with Hiatal Hernia ?

[@tangomoon111]

I believe that I have the number forFOUR. I can’t eat anything or swallow anything without cutting off my airwaves. Food must be cut real small and then I have to be very careful to only eat a little bit at a time or it blocks my ability to breath. I was told that I had Gerd but girl doesn’t make it so you can’t breathe so I wasn’t treated correctly. Thank you for the good information I appreciate it.

[@michael19541]

Same here Annie, any input is greatly appreciated 🙏 🤙🙏

[@tangomoon111]

@@michael19541 I have a question? Have you heard of nano technology surgery?

[@michael19541]

@@tangomoon111 no Annie. Have you?

[@abudankmeme1477]

Can this cause motility issues and loss of appetite ?

[@daniellecheree9358]

Great video, thank you! 🙏😊

[@loisbarrnette7380]

Very good explanation. I developed a hietal hernia when my daughter was born. 26 hours in dry labor with a 3 week late baby tears up your inwards. Three years later I was in major surgery. My Dr found my diaphram tore during labor and my stomach went up into my chest cavity. My splean and other organs were also included in addition to bowl and vigina damage. The hernia was strangulated by te healed diaphragm wound. My spleen ruptured when he tried to pull everything back out of my chest and a simple surgery nearly killed me and doctor. 4 1/2 hours later it was over. Now that old surgery is failing and my new doctor turned white when I described the severe mid chest pain I am having on a daily basis. I am scared to death. At 75 I don't think I can do this again.. Are there any alternatives to major surgery now??? LGB

[@DoubtingThomas333]

Anything where you are 'opened up' and they go into a cavity of your body is considered major surgery, even thoigh it isn't necessarily a big deal. I would seek a couple of opinions.

[@dtla5052]

Wow hope you are feeling better these days 🙏

[@ibadullahtahir7541]

love your work sir

[@cindylouis8060]

It's strange but I have this squeezing sensation in my upper abdomen specially after eating it continues for a long time sometimes it occurs long time after eating , sometimes I get breathlessness and burping is constant .

[@bruh3641]

Same

[@darkshaw4687]

This could be acid reflux

[@julierutter4612]

Thank you for this I have recently via an endoscopy been diagnosed with a 9cm Sliding Hernia I am not overweight at all but since the age of 25 ive had bowel issues + surgery maybe this is why?

[@lobstermania4025]

Nine is large, have you had surgery to fix it or find something that helps?

[@pam164]

I have one of them didn't know till they put camera down when i was 30 i think i was born with mine. It never bothered me until i hit my 50s then terrible heartburn.

[@bjclabaugh5543]

Did you get to the point where it was kinda hard to swallow food? Like it felt as if food was getting "stuck" on the way down like kinda mid to lower chest area.

[@pam164]

@@bjclabaugh5543 No i get very bad acid reflux but no problems with food. I would go to your doctors to get checked?

[@kssandhu4693]

Thank you Sir..for laying it out in lay-man ‘s lingo…🙏

[@xasia_]

Surgery seems to be a lot safer in the long run considering long term use of PPIs is extremely harmful to your health

[@katmeg1117]

Can hiatal hernia and and antral gastritis cause low ferritin??

[@leahmarfil1813]

Very precise & informative. Thank you!

[@denisemccarson1163]

Fabulous information…..I was told that I had a Hiatal Hernia. Was not told what type.

[@barbarahope1934]

Me neither.

[@GSK-143]

It also diagnosis by chest x ray

[@coolpix807]

Very informative

[@wendymessenger915]

Somac is the go for me other wise I get all the symptoms that’s being talked about

[@giseleperrin]

Dysphasia, chronic cough laryngeal spasm. I also have Barretts esophagus. Because of my sliding hiatus hernia. Not fun. Can you inhertit this condition?

[@alicew3563]

Hi, sorry I am not native speaking English, do you by "laryngeal spasm" mean the actual breathing tube is causing spasm? I am asking, because I think I have a Hiatus, and really felt when it went up, due to me causing a pressure while laying down(felt sort of like when you blow a baloon and it's a bit hard, but suddenly it expands..) after that I had this strange lump in my throat and then suddenly I got spasm in my breathing tube, as if having asthma, which I do not have, very frightening. So, that's why I was wondering if having spasm in breathing tube is what you meant and it could be due to a Hiatus.

[@jamiestumps6146]

Thank you so much!

[@dannizytnik5377]

Can you make a video how it effect the vagus nerve?

[@marctompkins3001]

I’ve been on Pantoprazole since 2012. In addition I stay away from high acidity foods like Pineapple, tomato sauces. When I do have a plate of spaghetti, it’s more of a red tint of tomato sauce and not gob-bed on the spaghetti noodles like the old days. Thirdly I don’t shovel in I’m stomach and I rarely will get dish up seconds.

[@janeteddddd]

What a horrible med.. caused me bad headaches, severe anxiety, stomach pain. Its poison.

[@marctompkins3001]

@@janeteddddd I’m wondering if your result’s are bad on your experience because of other meds that you took. When I was in rehab, my pill schedule was 0730 hours, then I had to return back to the medicine room at 0800 hours for my morning routine medications. I was instructed that the 30 minute wait was required. During that 30 minute waiting period, that’s when I reported to the kitchen and dining area for my coffee and breakfast.

[@janeteddddd]

@@marctompkins3001 maybe, I dont believe I needed a ppi. If anything i had low acid. My dr didnt ask about my diet . I have gastritis but it was really not that bad. It was an unnecessary med and caused me suffering. I will never blindly follow drs advice ever again. I think I was already nutrient deficient and that pill made it worse. Just bad doctoring imo. Ppi block magnesium, potassium and b12 from what I've read. I dont trust my dr at all anymore. I'm not taking any meds now I'm trying to recover my health fromV@×ines,pharmaceuticals, diagnostic contrast dyes ..what a mess they made out of me. Just wanted to warn you about that med. Ppi drugs are serious and not to be used lightly or given out so casually.

[@janeteddddd]

There is no long term studies on that drug When I last checked. It is only recommended for a short time.

[@marctompkins3001]

@@janeteddddd by chance, do you have a definition of a short or limited time? I’ve been on this drug since 2013 when I suffered from a ruptured brain aneurysm and stroke. I take it once a day, 30 minutes before all the rest of my medications.

[@mixedhairless]

Thanks 🙏

[@mor9034]

Best video❤

[@marchellagulino533]

my gi doctor siad my hernia i nmy stomic it to small to take it out know it make me upset cuz it scary u know

[@jadezee6316]

see a chiropractor...mine uses a technique that relieves this 90%,,he developed the movement and others may know it....

[@juand7751]

Wtf is the movement. It’s good to explain the movement then to tell us about it

[@rhondaklohs9404]

Don"t drink Tea, Tea brings on the pain.

[@noreenflaherty4309]

I had an endoscopy and I was told I had a mild hiatus hernia. I had a second endoscopy about 2 years later and was told I was all good. Can a hernia dissappear.

[@alicew3563]

It could be a sliding one, then it slides up and down. When you have had one, it almost never goes away, think of it like a damage on the inner part of a wheel on a bicycle, if pressure is up (air pumped in), then the damage part will bulge out. (not the best explaination, but I'm not English, but I hope you get what I mean..)

[@fathimaadam3091]

@@alicew3563 so how to cure it?

[@fathimaadam3091]

@@alicew3563 will the hernia increase or decrease if kept untreated?

[@naderabadier6553]

Is Pantoprazole safer than Omeprazole? Thanks

[@dericksmith2137]

Can’t remember the ones I’ve been on. But the only 1 that works for me is: Esomeprazole 40 mg 1tablet/day.

[@ithacacomments4811]

Bad Bad Bad meds. Do not take longterm!

[@danapidd6013]

@@dericksmith2137 yes. I take the same. Works really well for me. Enables me to enjoy my food. Big relief.👍

[@ramaraksha01]

@@danapidd6013 But it's not a cure - what is actually doing? Just giving you relief? Like if you broke something and take pain medicine - that is not good right? you need to fix the break Sometime I wonder if Doctors just push meds on you - we know they get a benefit by pushing these meds & instead of helping us cure these problems they are giving you a pill that hides these problems

[@Kindlycallmecarebear]

To stop Gerd with a hiatal hernia the most important thing is to NEVER eat cold foods and drink cold beverages. No ice! The stomach produces more acid and heats up more when you eat or drink cold things. Good should be hot and mushy. Do this and drink hot tea after each meal making your stomach do less work to break down food.

[@cherylcampbell7495]

Baking soda in water works for me. Probably not the best way.

[@sandyrotolo745]

You drink this before a meal or after when you get symptoms?

[@sandyrotolo745]

And how much do you drink?

[@theresageiger584]

I wish I had known about fixing this

[@LC-xx9re]

Thanks a lot💕❤💜💛

[@user-tb4si2rc5m]

I have a small hiata hernia in my asophagus and am about to have surgery

[@renaomoro7630]

Thank you.

[@carlabainter9848]

i feel like i’m dying!! my throat is constantly on fire!! and i have a feeling of being choked all day and paid non my sternum

[@liquid79]

Can having a high level spinal cord injury (T4) cause hiatal hernia? I'm paralyzed from the chest down and feel a constant tightness up high under my sternum. When I push down I hear a gurgling sound. My doctor's are clueless and blaming my symptoms on my paralysis. I sit really slouched due my inability to hold myself upright.

[@chriscruz8269]

I have it bad chest hurts bad and my uvula swells and makes me cough I feel fool fast there was a time where I couldn't swallow laying on my left side helps and meds and I stop eating late before bed seems to help

[@TrenchScarz]

Found a solution for that? I deal w that as well sadly