Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia Syndrome: Is it Real? Excerpt Yes, there is! The hiatal hernia syndrome occurs in the upper abdomen, where the esophagus and stomach meet through an opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm. Hiatal hernia syndrome is distinguished by the fact that the stomach may cause upward pressure against the diaphragm. This condition can be […]
Read MoreMisdiagnosed Hiatal Hernia : Why is the Condition so Often Missed? Video
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 […]
Read MoreCan 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 […]
Read MoreCan Physical Trauma Cause Hiatal Hernia Syndrome?
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 […]
Read MoreHiatal Hernia Surgery: Why You [Likely] Don’t Need It
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 […]
Read MoreNew Book on Hiatal Hernia Syndrome by Dr. Vikki Petersen
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 […]
Read MoreHiatal Hernia Flare-up: Avoid These 5 Causes
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 […]
Read MoreHiatal Hernia Symptoms: Is Anxiety Among Them?
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, […]
Read MoreHiatal Hernia Treatment: A Drug-free Option?
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 […]
Read MoreHiatal Hernia Surgery: Just 1 option, Not Always Right
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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