Hiatal Hernia- Symptoms, Complications and Treatment

Were you recently diagnosed with a Hiatal Hernia? What are its symptoms, complications, and how should it be treated? Is a Hiatal Hernia making your GERD symptoms worse?

A Hiatal Hernia is a very common condition and in this video I cover many different topics surrounding it. Why does a Hiatal Hernia occur? What is the difference between the normal chest anatomy and the chest anatomy with a Hiatal Hernia? Why does a Hiatal Hernia make GERD symptoms worse? Why is regurgitation worse with a Hiatal Hernia? What are the complications of a Hiatal Hernia? How can you treat/improve the symptoms of a Hiatal Hernia? And do you need surgery for a Hiatal Hernia?

Watch this video to find out the answers to so many Hiatal Hernia questions!

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DISCLAIMER: While I am a Gastroenterologist, I am not acting as your Gastroenterologist. The information provided on this channel is intended to be general educational content and not directed towards any one individual. If you believe you have a medical condition that deserves attention please seek care from your healthcare provider. If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, call 911.

[vampireslayer]

I just had surgery 60 days ago to repair a Hiatal Hernia and perform a Fundoplication. I was diagnosed with Barretts and the two ablations were not working.
My surgery was life changing for me. I no longer take meds and I can actually sleep most of the night. 73 yo male. I think that I added at least 12 years to my life.

[P.C.W.]

What a warm personality giving a very clear explanation.

[femina]

I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia. Thank you for your calm and clear explanation 🙏

[wendykittleson]

I really like your approach to explaining this to people. The world needs more folks like you in it.

[SinLeyVids]

I have a GI visit next month but I honestly can’t even wait anymore. These palpitations are so bad even the fluttering making my heart rate high. And with anxiety it makes me feel like I am having a heart attack and boom full on panic attack

[lillianmcgrath]

Thank You! I now understand what’s happening to cause the pain. You were excellent.

[christiangottsacker]

All the other videos made this seem like immediate emergency surgery was necessary. Thank you

[bettyvillegas]

Thank you fir taking the time out of your own life to post this your a angel sent bu God

[MsKittyKitty]

Horrible palpitations, irregular heart beats, shortness of breath and increased heart rate after eating, undigested food! I’ve been followed by a few specialist and even few cardiologist, none of them can find out what’s wrong. I have an endoscopy coming up! I just want to feel well again.

[sheelfjohnson]

Thank you for explaining this so clearly (and calmly).

[marleneubana]

Thanks for sharing informations. God Bless.

[victoriawoods]

I have been diagnosed with hiatal hernia. It doesn't matter what I eat how slow/fast, etc I have so much pressure and discomfort that I have to make myself vomit. It's horrible. I had a gastric sleeve surgery 11 years ago and never had this problem before that surgery. I am scheduled for an endoscopy in a few weeks to determine if I will need another surgery

[Gixxer-kb]

Hi dr could a hiatus hernia stimulate the vagus nerve I feel like I get a thud in my pulse is very uncomfortable and worrying 😢

[mel__london]

In the past Ive had heart palpitations after meals, breathing problems, dizziness, coughing up clear mucus and lightheaded. Did alot of blood test but doctors didn’t find anything. Years past and I started to put on a lot of weight. I went from 184 pounds two 248. I started to get really sick in March, symptoms include: gerd, weight loss, feeling full after eating really small amount, indigestion, regurgitation, always burping etc.
I was diagnosed with Hiatus Hernia in June. Omeprazole wasn’t helping im now on nexium for 2 months now. Im really depressed reading these comments make me feel good and bad. I hope we get the help and guidance we need. Ohh and im only 23 at 224 pounds atm.

[AKHWJST]

That was great. OK. But what I want to know in the meantime is, how do I treat the overwhelming pain when it get angry and has a flare up? It is totally overwhelming and debilitating. And I can't figure out what upset my hernia so terribly.

[ilonabaier]

There are countless excellent videos which show exercises on YT which help relieve this nasty event. Just do a simple search! Good luck and get better!

[BadlndsBob]

Great explanation and I really liked the explanation of the term "hiatus" using the band taking a hiatus (break or gap).

[rj_lab]

A very clear calm warm soul explaining and giving tips. Thank you so much 🙏👊💪👍👏.

[georgeking]

Very good explanation I have one for over fifty years never had a problem eating does not bother it or me so thankful and i am seventy nine years old so like my bounies it will come to the crematorium with me happy days

[AngelaBolden-tkdl]

I can't sleep at night have bad insomnia already this makes it even worst not motivated because of lack of sleep. The pressure is terrible I thank it made the insomnia worst and the anxiety