Gut Causing Your Shortness of Breath? – Video

Could Your Gut Be Causing Shortness of Breath?

Dr. Vikki Petersen explains how digestive issues, especially hiatal hernia, can trigger symptoms like shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and anxiety-like episodes. Many people are told their tests are “normal” without realizing the problem may actually be connected to the gut and diaphragm.

In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen breaks down the connection between digestion, breathing, and heart-related symptoms while explaining why these issues are often mistaken for anxiety. She also discusses a functional medicine approach focused on identifying the root cause for long-term relief.