Dr. Dawn Frankwick, MD was suffering from the symptoms of hiatal hernia without knowing she has a hiatal hernia. So are many Americans today, for a variety of reasons. In this video, she explains how she became aware of it. TRANSCRIPT – Discovering the symptoms of hiatal hernia By Dr. Dawn Frankwick, MD When …
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Uncomfortable bras can exacerbate symptoms of a hiatal hernia, especially if they are tight or push on the stomach. Tight clothing, including bras, can increase pressure on the abdomen, making symptoms worse. If you have a hiatal hernia, it is important to wear comfortable clothing, including bras, that do not put pressure on your stomach. …
When Hiatal Hernia Surgery is Not the Best Option Dr. Vicki is often asked if getting surgery is the correct thing to do for a hiatal hernia. In this video she reviews who should get surgery, and what success rate people can expect. She also goes over why the success rate is not as high …
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Hiatal Hernia Treatment: A Drug-Free Option? In this video about hiatal hernia treatment and finding root causes, Dr. Vikki addresses a question very often asked by patients: “Should I take antacids or anti-depressants?” Perhaps unsurprisingly, the answer is no. But why?… Watch this short video. Transcript of the video I was looking over my Facebook …
What causes a hiatal hernia to flare up? What are some of the common causes of hiatal hernia flare-up episodes? Many people with a small hiatal hernia have no symptoms at all. They may never know they have the condition until it is discovered. When flare-up symptoms do occur, the most common ones arise from …
Is Anxiety Among Hiatal Hernia Symptoms? The list of hiatal hernia symptoms keeps getting longer as anatomic pathology peels off layers of preconceived ideas and lack of knowledge. Hiatal hernia is a syndrome with many symptoms affecting multiple organ systems. Our own research has uncovered 20 common symptoms to Hiatal Hernia Syndrome, among which anxiety, …
Dr. Vikki Petersen’s New Book on Hiatal Hernia Syndrome Dr. Vikki introduces her new book on Hiatal Hernia Syndrome, how it came about, the hope it raises for people affected by the syndrome. She also invites you to the live event scheduled for Dec 4, 2021. [Publisher’s note: The event has already happened.] When left …
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Is Hiatal Hernia Surgery Needed? Unlikely Is hiatal hernia surgery necessary in most cases? (Spoiler alert: No). How do we treat Hiatal Hernia Syndrome naturally? What can you expect during the treatment program created by Root Cause Medical Clinic? Can you do anything about your hiatal hernia if you can’t be treated at our medical …
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Physical Traumas Can Cause Hiatal Hernia Syndrome Do you have a history of traumas? We see an increasing number of patients coming to our medical clinic with symptoms of hiatal hernia syndrome, who have a history of trauma or injury. Injuries to the diaphragm, such as trauma from a fall or a traffic accident, can …
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Can Hiatal Hernia Go Away on its Own? Hiatal hernia may place individuals at an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Sometimes, the stomach can become stuck in the hiatal opening. If this happens, can this condition go away on its own? Dr. Vikki answers that question. Transcript of the video One of …