Hiatal Hernia

Misdiagnosed hiatal hernia: why is it such a common occurrence?   Summary In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen explains the reasons behind a very common situation: patients left with a misdiagnosed hiatal hernia. Traditional medicine tends to isolate the symptoms instead of looking at them as a syndrome, i.e. a group of symptoms which consistently […]

Overmedication of Hiatal Hernia: A Fresh Approach to Break the Cycle In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the overmedication of hiatal hernia patients and the ineffectiveness of symptom-based treatments. Many patients are prescribed antacids, heart medications, inhalers, and even antidepressants to manage their symptoms, yet their condition remains unresolved. Some are even pushed toward […]

Gastritis and Hiatal Hernia Syndrome: A Surprising but Common Duo In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen explores the connection between gastritis and hiatal hernia syndrome. Gastritis, a chronic inflammation of the stomach lining, shares symptoms with hiatal hernia, including nausea, bloating, belching, and burning stomach pain. Common triggers include H. pylori infections, alcohol, NSAIDs, smoking, […]

Gallbladder Symptoms? Check for Hiatal Hernia Syndrome In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen explains the connection between gallbladder dysfunction and hiatal hernia syndrome. Many patients undergo gallbladder removal surgery, believing it to be the source of their symptoms, only to find no relief. The gallbladder plays a key role in digestion by storing and releasing […]

The Hidden Connection: Esophagus and Heart Palpitations In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the surprising connection between issues with your esophagus and heart palpitations, focusing on hiatal hernia syndrome. She explains that a hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, which can lead to symptoms […]

The Surprising Link: Fatty Liver and Hiatal Hernia In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the causes and consequences of fatty liver disease, which now affects one-third of the global population. Once linked solely to alcoholism, it is now widely recognized as a metabolic condition driven by excessive sugar, processed foods, and poor diet. Fatty […]

Successful Hiatal Hernia Syndrome Treatment – Case Study In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen shares the success story of a patient suffering from hiatal hernia syndrome after a bout of food poisoning. The patient developed shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and digestive issues but was repeatedly told by doctors that nothing was wrong. Through functional […]

Navigating the Holiday Season with Hiatal Hernia How do you “survive” the holiday season if you suffer from hiatal hernia? In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen shares practical tips for surviving Hiatal Hernia Syndrome during the holiday season. She explains that common symptoms such as acid reflux, bloating, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and anxiety […]

The Hidden Link: Hiatal Hernia and Gut Detox In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen explains how Hiatal Hernia Syndrome disrupts gut detox: the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) is a crucial digestive process that removes toxins, bacteria, and undigested food from the gut. The MMC activates three hours after eating but is often hindered by SIBO, […]