The causes of heartburn and acid reflux

Part 8 – How a hiatal hernia can cause heartburn and acid reflux

Summary

  • Hiatal hernias are a common reason for heartburn and reflux.
  • The stomach pokes through the diaphragm, causing discomfort.
  • Hiatal hernias can be caused by sneezing, coughing, vomiting, lifting heavy weights and general poor posture.
  • Medical practitioners may state that surgery is needed to repair a hernia, but this should be a last resort as there are other options.
  • For example, a visceral osteopath or similarly trained practitioner can help (I’ve seen this work really well for some people).
  • I have personally witnessed and worked with clients who completely resolved their hernias without needing surgery.

Watch the other videos in this series

  1. Why heartburn is dangerous (deal with it immediately!)
  2. General overview of heartburn and acid reflux causes
  3. How food and diet can cause heartburn and reflux
  4. How medical drugs and recreational drugs can cause heartburn
  5. How H. pylori causes heartburn
  6. How Candida, SIBO and parasites cause heartburn
  7. Why high or low stomach acid can cause heartburn
  8. How a hiatal hernia can cause heartburn and reflux (You are here)
  9. The benefits and drawbacks of taking acid blocking medications (H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors, etc.)
  10. How to wean yourself off acid blocking medications

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