Can a hiatal hernia cause AF? 

Wow I wish you could come to the U.S. and educate the doctors here. They ALL sneer at the very idea of a heart/gastric connection. It's patently obvious to even a layperson that there IS a correlation. Thanks for being so open and available to the great unwashed!

I wish there were more physicians like you in the U.S., sir.

This makes good sense to me. My AF went undiagnosed because both my GP and local hospital failed to connect it to the extreme bloating I was experiencing. I noticed that episodes of AF occurred after I ate bread, pizza etc. although I am not, as far as I know, gluten intolerant. My AF became so bad I now have a pacemaker and am on various medications. I have mentioned the gastro link to both my NHS and private cardiologists who don't rule it out but don't explore it further. I'm careful what I eat and drink these days and episodes of AF are rare. I don't know if I have a hiatus hernia, it has never been mentioned to me by a doctor, but I did suffer from acid reflux for years. All I know is that every time I have AF my stomach becomes very bloated and I have associated feelings of discomfort, not just from my heart rate going up to 150bpm. Many thanks to Dr Gupta for this video.

Ive been taken 2 ER a dozen times in the last year with chest pains and shortness of breath... i was diagnosed with a 3 cm hiatus hernia yesterday !!!! Yet j was told it was anxiety. You are 1 AMAZING DOCTOR thankyou 😁

Last year I lost 3 months of my life sitting in a chair crying. I saw 5 doctors, a cardiologist and a gastroenterologist. Admitted to hospital 3 times. Diagnosed with Brugada ( which I have no symptoms) and would be dead now if I did have it. Also told I had had a heart attack which I hadn’t. I have a large hernia which pushes up and causes a/f of the worst kind. I wasn’t just breathless I was gasping for air. Eating caused nausea. Dizziness. The cardiologist didn’t treat me because he said it was a gastroenterologist field and the gastroenterologist wouldn’t because it was cardiac. Absolutely no help from anyone. The gastroenterologist wouldn’t do an endoscopy because he didn’t think I could tolerate it. Through watching you on utube I eventually went to a chiropractor who helped me enormously. I now manage fairly well through jumps and massage myself but doesn’t take much for the hernia to cause problems again. I’m now considering surgery but being 80 years of age concerned of being worse off. Here in Australia there seems to be absolutely no help for people in my position. I don’t think my cardiologist and others believe this is hernia related.

larger hiatal hernias can cause:👍 Heartburn Regurgitation of food or liquids into the mouth Backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus (acid reflux) Difficulty swallowing Chest or abdominal pain Shortness of breath

I knew my IBS caused me occasional SVT attacks which most the time don't stop and I have to call an ambulance so I can get adenosine to stop it. You're right on about Drs. will not acknowlege a relation between the heart and stomach. It was through your video about the Roemheld Syndrome or Gastrocardia that I found the name for what I have. I've been controlling it better through bland diet and avoiding certain movements like bending over too quickly or jumping and not laying flat when i sleep. Thank you so much for all your videos. I told one emergency Dr when they took me to the hospital after the paramedics broke an SVTattack with adenosine (vagal manuevers don't work on me but I have yet to try the enhanced one where the legs are lifted up) and he was trying to talk me into an ablation, and I told him about the Roemheld Syndrome (there's nothing wrong with my heart and tests prove it's normal)and when he later came back (probably after looking it up online, because it isn't in any textbook in the US, he told me I would have to go to the UK. I don't know if he was being sarcastic or not, but I wish I could because yous know about it, and I read that Germany knows about Gastro Cardiac or Roemheld Syndrome also. I wish I could move to either of these places to help me with managing my symptoms but that prospect looks bleak right now, so I'm doing the best I can. Your videos help so much and I can never be more thankful !

Thanks Dr Gupta for the videos, I have mild hypertension which is aggravated by my hiatal hernia at times, have learnt now how to manage this. Found this out after I passed out a few years ago, taken to ED, and they couldnt find any reason for my situation - where I passed out, high bp, and rapid pulse. Had an endoscopy and final got answers. Now trying to stay as healthy as I can.

You have been doing a great job and favors to thousands of people and their educations including myself. Thank you.

I knew it! Last year I asked my cardiologist if it was possible that my hiatal hernia was coming into contact with my heart and causing my irregular heartbeat, and he said yes, it was possible. I thought he was just being polite!

I found out I had a hiatial hernia in 2015 after suffering with bad heartburn and upset stomach after eating an major discomfort after eating. About a year ago I noticed after a meal my heart would start to flutter. It gives me so much anxiety about death. I have found that after a meal if I get up and walk I will eventually burp a few times and it ends. I have also learned to eat small meals.

Long time PVCs that increase with GERD symptoms and subside with PPIs. So glad I found this video.

This was very good info especially the part that gastro-af has better outcomes long term than if the cause was something else. Hope that made sense. It was encouraging. Many try a multitude of drugs and I chose not to. I take digestive enzymes and a gas pill if needed every meal. It’s the only thing that has helped. If I lay flat I get chest pain zingers, that’s what I call them. Anyway I also looked into Rohmheld syndrome which has close to the same symptoms or set of symptoms. There are a ton of people suffering.I hope more doctors would take this connection seriously. Thank you.

This man is an awesome doctor!

This is assuming one can get a doctors appt nowadays.

I have paroxysmal afib. I alwats convert on my own. I also have chronic mild gastritis and a hiatal hernia. I always notice a relationship between the two. And if stressed. I cant touch one beer or one glass of wine . Thank you ❤️

I have Crohn's disease and Primary Sclerosing Cholangetis. I have been having heart palpitations and anxiety for a couple years. They did an EKG and saw that I had an irregular heartbeat and put me on atenolol. About a year ago my gallbladder was removed. My heart palpations have become worse since then, and my chest often feels sore. My GI recently discovered a hiatal hernia during a scope. When I asked if this could be causing my chest pain and palpitations he said nope, there is no connection. I went to my family dr and asked her the same thing, she laughed and said no. She did agree to do a Holter Monitor in which they found many rare pacs and pvcs and 1 svt. Today I go in for an echocardiogram. My symptoms are worse after eating or when I have gas/bloating. This morning I woke up with my heart racing and feeling very anxious but after I had a bm they subsided. Due to my other health issues I feel like many of my symptoms are dismissed as mental health issues and multiple drs have continued to push Lexapro or other SSRIs, which I continue to refuse. Your video has been helpful and comforting.

"I have a bottle here to show you..." *Dr takes out a bottle of Vodka* Just kidding....but imagine it it would be funny :-)

Thanks for ur information🙏I wish all doctors should be like u 🙏

after talking and watching videos of Dr Gupta our local doctors already hate us and never want to see again, as we know more than them.

I get heart problems after a few hours sleep, It feels like someone is squashing my heart and I can't get my breath, as well as I get pins and needles in my arms and legs and when I get up I have difficulty speaking, like I'm drunk, as If my brain has been starved of blood.

Very interesting and explains a lot. I have had hiatus hernia for 9 years between age of 31 to 40 when I had a fundoplication to put right. At age 48 RBBB was detected. I am beginning to wonder if my hernia all that time contributed the causing RBBB rather than AF. At 53 I had to have a pacemaker due to sudden syncope. I recently got chest pains that was diagnosed as ibuprofen irritating my stomach causing muscle spasms in my chest next to heart so now back on `Omeprazole and buscopan to stop this. Definitely a link between stomach and heart, I’m sure.

You are such a clever doctor 😊 I had heart palpitations and after extensive investigations nothing was found apart from mild mitral valve regurgitation. I researched and found on my own that it was connected to my stomach. I became a plant based eater and used stomach herbs to help heal my stomach. I think it was vagal nerve activity, but can’t be 100% certain. My palpitations have now gone but if I eat something that doesn’t agree with me they will come back for minutes then disappear again. So your right Doc 🙌🏾 your just amazing ❤️

Absolutely spot on...

This is validating, thank you for sharing

Took an antibiotic a month and half ago which killed my stomach and it's acting like it never has. Gurgling, upset, making all kinds of noises. Subsequently my palpitations increased and feel different like lower in my chest. This week my cardiologist simply ignored it. Frustrating at least

Can you please collaborate with Dr. Vikki Petersen and make a video on the same topic please :-)

You know, I never considered this. Good to know!

Dr Sanjay - As always a really comforting video and of course informative. Thank you for re-assuring us once again... Stay Safe please - we care about you as much as you do us...

You are so true doc. I felt the same... if my stomach feel like bloating so my heart sometime also skips beats.. the worst part is when my panic attack.. my heart beats faster and felt uncomfortable like stomach gerd. I wish i could overcome this situation.

I have hernia just diagnosed after a decade. I've had fluctuating tachycardia along with crushing fatigue and insomnia. Totally dismissed by doctors, I had to fight to get the diagnosis, they're cretins.

This happened to me! I currently have issue and hiatus. My doctor gave me a gross like like i ask the dumbest question, if my hernia could be bothhering my heart and causing some troubles. i felt diminished.

Hi I’m 55 years old and have beet diagnosed with sliding hiatus hernia about 20 years ago and treated with proton medication I’ve been to A&E countless times and have had massive palpitations for days at a time but doctors are not interested as I appear to be healthy?? :(

Thanks for this video!

Thank you Dr. Gupta!

So what’s the remedy what to do?

Hi Dr ....can a hiatus hernia and AF cause LVH? TIA

Mu father has a hiatal hernia and i put him on an ekg i bought and it said possible afib, he won't go to the doctors, I'll have to try help him myself!

Wished you was my doctor

I don't like the new graphics at the beginning

I've been trying to figure out what is the sharp pain in my upper abdomen. From the location, looks like the hiatal hernia area. Maybe I could have avoided the massive ablation I just had.

I wish like many, you were my Dr.

Thanks, Dr. Gupta!

This is explains why working to get yourself calm, and relaxed that symptoms calm down. When the mind is calm most of the time the body starts to heal, or feel much better. This makes sense to me.

Great video, informative! Diagnosed with Hiatal hernia 10 years ago, I have strong fluttering feeling in chest, I think it mainly happens after meals. You have a way of explaining info to make it easy to understand.

This is absolutely 100 percent true! My tachycardia is triggered by my upset stomach every time and I also have a hiatal hernia.

I have thought this for along time. If I take a couple days and eat less and take in more greens it always takes care of heart palpitations.

Damn straight doc, doctors should never dismiss a patient symptoms! ♥

Dr. Gupta, thank you some much for you insight on combating AFIB. I’ve dealt with AFIB since 2016. I remember when it first occurred, I had a stressful day at work. Came home and took a nap. Wife brought home a spicy chicken sandwich, “which I ate”. Moments later, my first experience with AFIB began. Wife called the Ambulance, they checked me out and said I was not having a heart attack but that I could have just been anxiety. Didn’t go to the ER or Doctor because I myself thought it was just a bad day I had. So, I continue life as usual and about 2 years later I find myself in the same situation from 2016. Again, I had been eating food and found myself quite full. I recall working on a stressful project and getting up from my desk and all of a sudden it hit me. This time, I did go to an ER. After testing, the doctor said I had Proximal AFIB. What I have notice is that, when I’ve eaten something I tend to get bloated. Or even when I drink anything that’s carbonated, that I tend to have palpitations. If I bend over on a full stomach, if I lay down a certain way, it seems to never fail. This has now gone on thorough present day. Now, there are other times when I tend to have palpitations, especially when anxiety kicks in or I’m in a stressful situation. (So hard to avoid these days) Today I came into the ER will palpitations that can and went for 2 hours. What I did notice was, this morning, I did eat something spicy. After that, I became bloated again and shortly after, I started having palpitations. After arriving in the ER, they perform an EKG which like always comes back normal. While in the ER, I describes to the doctors everything that happened today. At the moment, He believes that i could possibly have something going on they stomach. He does believe that the combination of a belly, plus being bloated can be pushing up into the heart. I was given something to drink to help with my stomach which kind of numbs the GI. (Nasty stuff and makes your throat numb as well). While all this was going on, was searching on RU-vid and found this video. Everything you talked about, everything that you have point out, is spot on. I’ve watched other videos you ha e done but this one was the right time. Hope to get to a AFIB free life style soon. We will see what the next steps are. Thank you so much for you help.

Thanks for sharing doc! I can honestly tell you that you inspire me to become a better health care worker! Thank you, and keep up the good work!

Excellent synopsis Dr thankyou for being so precise and calming.

OMG! This video is definitely spot on!! While I don’t have AF, up until recently, I have suffered from PVCs for years. And for years I have been telling my cardiologist, that the PVCs are much worse after eating. He dismisses this and tells me that the only way to relieve the PVCs is by taking a beta blocker. The idea of being on a beta blocker for the rest of my life (doctor’s suggestion) doesn’t set right with me so I have continuously refused this medication. In March of this year (2023) I was diagnosed with having a Hiatal Hernia and GERD. So after finally receiving a proper diagnosis and learning to pay attention to my triggers, ie foods, stress, etc, the PVCs are gone! Indeed, we have to be our own best health advocates.

Thank you sir. I can tell that you are a good man. Peace be upon you and God bless you my friend.

My only question is, why are you so much more knowledgeable than most cardiologists. It seem as if these doctors don’t want to explore more than their textbook protocol. It’s just amazing how much I’ve learned from you. It makes it harder for me to listen to what ER doctors with their diagnosis. I do have hiatal hernia and now I know it’s a possibility of my random chest pains that’s very concerning at times.

I been into the hospital 2 times because of heart palpitations. I was told of a small HH after the second visit. My heart and lungs and test all came out passing. Thank you for the information, anxiety really hits when I feel an abnormal palpitation. It feels good to have some information.

Thank you so much for this information. I have been dealing with reflux and chest pain after eating for some time. My cardiologist does not seem worried about it but it is scary when you know you have heart issues

Extraordinary talk. I concur 100% and suggest all Physicians to watch this presentation 👍☝️👏

I have a large hiatal hernia. I get acid reflux and must take omeprazol if I eat meat or other foods I had a blocked artery in the heart which was stented. There are times I feel my heart flutter and pressure, but not often. I’m debating on whether I should have the hernia fixed. Just not sure. Thanks for your videos, doc. I love your technical expertise and positiveness. Thank you so much.

I don get any abdominal symptoms of my 3 c/m of hital hernia except SEVER TACHYCARDIA is it possible??????

Hungry, or after meal, or caffeine. Will make me heart skipped beat so so so frequent, like 1 mins 4-5 times. Anxiety follow. Attack follow Then seek toilet!!!

For YEARS my heart has pounded after eating a large meal and have not found anyone else experiencing it. I’m currently having panic attacks/heart stuttering/heart palpitations and shortness of breath. I think it’s due to a hiatal hernia but my GI keeps insisting that isn’t possible bc the hernia is small. She tries to say that lung and heart issues due to pressure aren’t possible, but then admits that severe pain due to pressure is possible. It’s extremely discouraging, because I paid over $3,000 for tests to rule out anything else.

My god just one of your videos is more helpful than 10 doctors appointments and a trip to the ER. I just have one question. I know that the vagus nerve is responsible for slowing down the heart rate but in my case when I’m having a digestive episode which feels like my hiatal hernia possibly becoming inflamed, I get a rapid heart rate that pounds like I’m running a marathon. This can last for about 30 to 60 seconds but feels like an eternity because I feel like I’m not in control of my body anymore and my heart is really beating fast and strong for no reason. I’ve had this happen when bending over after eating. I’ve also had it happen when walking up a hill. These episodes are extremely frightening and have sent me to the emergency rooms and doctors repeatedly with no avail. Every time I suggest the heart and stomach relation they shrug their shoulders and just wants to either put me on medication or send me to more specialists. They also are just quick to say that I have anxiety or too much stress. So I’m wondering what would cause the heart to race during these digestive episodes as opposed to slowing down or skipping beats?

I suffer from something that sounds like that 😓 but I’m tired of getting told is just anxiety, it’s obvious my symptoms come after eating or should I say worsen after eating

Dr. Sanjay, 10/2018 was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy with ejection 20% ; which then fell to 14%. Overall a healthy person, but all my life had an issue with my stomach. Many different diagnoses and treatments. Changing diet, exercising, etc the issue persisted. Fast forward 59 years later my stomach issues was larger and painful than normal ( under a lot of stress at the time) throwing which became a routine when I was stressed, this time different retaining fluid which never ever happened before. Went to Dr. Taz office (Holistic) saw Christina,NP they are thought I asked if I had a heart attack or stroke at some point. I said No. They heard my history about how I thought for years I’ve been misdiagnosed they did a battery of blood, set up to see a cardiologist and had an echocardiogram the following day. Within 4 days I was sent to the hospital because of my ejection fraction 20%. Right then my research began and I was bless to come upon your RU-vid channel. You explained things that I was able to do additional research to ask more questions because YOU gave me good sound advice, directions. I had every test a heart patient can get and the results flood me. (( Healthy on paper: no blockage, no HBP, no diabetes, nothing)) They figured it was inflammation, stress related.. I keep telling all the doctors who want to push pills, which I never take pills. That it’s my stomach, because I knew from my past.. So, since 10/2018 my stomach still haven’t truly been properly address and the medication they put me on for the ejection fraction rate cause bloating, gas and hell of a lot of pain. I do remember you mentioned a while back about if something touch the vagus could cause issues with the heart. I asked some of the best US Cardiologist and you would have thought I was speaking an unknown language. The stomach wasn’t the issue. What are they teaching in Medical School these days [[[Profit over Patient]]]. I will be setting up a consultation with you and will be worth every penny. I been eating an Ayurvedic diet for over 15 years and as I said HEALTHY. It’s time for we the patients to DEMAND the choke be removed from Doctors like yourself who believe food, lifestyle changes will help body, spirit, soul and mentally. PHARMA has it place, but it should never be longer term... THANK YOU! THANK YOU for educating all of us who are looking for answers with being made to feel we are stupid... My NP is like you which makes it easy for me to have one foot in the traditional world and holistic world. My goal is to be off ALL the medication in 2021. I will be seeing a gastroenterologist first quarter. By the way I’m currently wearing a Zoll LifeVest due SCA.. www.healthydirections.com/how-to-fix-hiatal-hernia-naturally How to Fix a Hiatal Hernia Naturally How to Fix a Hiatal Hernia Naturally Dr. David Williams 03/27/2019 Share If you have a hiatal hernia, you probably experience the horrible burning in your chest associated with heartburn and acid reflux after most meals. Here is a simple, natural solution for your discomfort. What Is a Hiatal Hernia? But first, a quick explanation of what’s happening when you have a hiatal hernia... Your diaphragm separates the organs in your chest from your stomach and other digestive organs. But in the case of a hiatal hernia, your stomach has breached the divide, worming its way through an enlarged hole at the back of the diaphragm that allows the esophagus to go from the throat to the stomach. The only solution is to get your stomach out of the hole. Here’s how to fix a hiatal hernia naturally without surgery, with a quick morning exercise. (See video below.) Drink a glass of room temperature or slightly warm water when you get out of bed in the morning. (Skip the coffee, tea, juice, and cold water-just drink warm water.) While standing, bring your arms straight out from your sides and bend your elbows so your hands are touching your chest. Stand up on your toes as high as possible and drop down. You should get a pretty good jolt. Drop down like this 10 times continuously. Then, while standing with your arms up in the air, breathe short quick breaths with your mouth open for about 15 seconds. That’s it. You are essentially forcing your stomach out of the hole. The warm water acts as a weight in the stomach, while relaxing the stomach muscles as well. The breathing at the end helps close the diaphragm and the hole where your stomach was lodged. As long as you have a hiatal hernia, this is an exercise you’ll have to do every morning to put an end to your acid reflux problems.

This is so true. I have had palpitations ( strong heart beat - not particularly fast) for 6 years now when I eat too much, particularly bulky foods and if I eat after a long gap. I have been told it's anxiety, menopause symptoms, food intolerance. Given up telling anyone about it now. Went to A&E a few times at first . ECGs always normal. Cardiologist says my heart is normal apart from an innocent murmur. I know it's not anxiety as related to food, so just manage it myself.

This video Dr. is the best I heard on this subject!! Finally a Dr. who understands the correlation between the heart and stomach issues, more specifically hiatal hernias & atrial fib. Thank you so much for you wonderful expertise! I will be investigating more with my cardiologist regarding my AF & GI issues!

Thank you Dr. Gupta with this very helpful video. Keep on with your ramblings because you’re highly informative. I have a small, sliding Hiatus Hernia. I don’t have AFib but I do get palpitations once in a while. From watching your videos I now understand how my condition can affect my heart. I hope life is treating you well. Take care.

Dr. Sunjay please tell me this type of AF is dangerous. i am having it after my meal. and it itself normal after few minutes.what should i do?

Why can’t their be more Drs like you. The medical field would be so much better. You should be a role model for every Dr

I have been convinced that that my ectopic heartbeats are caused by my stomach problems as the 2 symptoms always occur at the same time and usually after big meals. Recently I noticed if I play my electric guitar when slouching on the bed the weight of it on my stomach causes some pretty big thuds in my chest. So clearly this is an anatomical issue as you say. I am due to see a doctor this week but I don't hold out much hope. It will probably be another 60 second ECG that does not find anything. Maybe I should eat a big meal and take my guitar with me when I have the ECG to trigger it. Incidentally I have stopped the ectopics twice in the last 14 years by cutting out caffeine and then later alcohol both of which can cause stomach problems. (which I learnt from your other videos). Thank you. Your information is priceless.

Brilliant video. When my stomach feels bloated I have strange heart rythms. I went to my cardiologist who identified the problem as coming from a possible Hiatal hernia as my ECG was absolutely normal considering I had a heart attack 2 years ago. He put me on PPI and I feel so much better and some tablets to release the trapped winds. I feel so much better. Thanks Dr Gupta.

You have hit the nail rite on the head, you have described my symptoms exactly, over eating can bring on symptoms as well as weight increase also !

I'm sure I have felt by heart pressing against my stomach a few times when I move in a certain way while sitting or laying down, you feel it moving across on the top of your stomach

I don’t have a fib but I get SVT when my hiatal hernia gets inflamed. And if I lift too heavy weight over my head it will set it off. Or alcohol or coffee. It’s ridiculous really. I’m healthy no meds no alcohol or drinking clean diet and exercise a lot. I am positive that this video describes me, except the rhythm. I’m thankful I don’t have a fib, but this is a very debilitating condition. It’s ruined my life. The quality of my life continues to decline because I can’t control it. I’m in my 40s and have had these symptoms for 15 years

If a Doctor tells me the stomach and the heart have no relation. They need to go back to school

my severe palpitations and tachycardia are 100% always associated with stomach issues ..bloating swelling below ribs etc.i never get the heart problems afib tachycardia on its own..always with stomach issues including knotted stomach and pulsing in stomac like inflamation of some kind ..food plays a huge roll people..in heart palps tachycardia svt,s etc ..ty.

Burning question many of us wonder: if the heart symptoms ARE caused by a hiatus hernia, how well can a structurally normal heart cope with the interference? Can the HH actually cause a dangerous heart symptom!? This is what many of us wonder.

Very interesting! The last time that I went to the ER with AFib, I had to go to a different hospital than usual. The intake was quite “digestion focused” instead of heart focused. Yes, my heart was beating fast and was irregular, but they asked if I had been having diarrhea or constipation - I had. They gave me Sucraltate and as my breathing eased and my panic subsided, so did the heart racing. The Afib was never mentioned. I was sent home with 100 tablets of Sucraltate, 1 gram. That has been almost 5 months ago. Now, when I feel my heart begin to race and skip around, I dissolve one of these tablets in about a tablespoon of water and take it. Within a few minutes, everything calms down. That and magnesium have been life savers for me!

Exactly what I'm going through right now. I've seen 5 gastroenterologists and they all keep dismissing this. The bloating in my stomach is so severe from my hiatal hernia that I can barely walk and every other day I'm on the hospital for AFib like symptoms and heart fluttering. It's been a nightmare. Thank you so much for sharing this

I have to agree with this theory, I have a 5cm sliding hiatus hernia, and without a shadow of doubt after eating a large meal, or spicy/citrus foods I get heart flutters /palps. I'm reluctant to take my prescribed ppi 20mg twice daily , because of the side effects of long term use. I'm fit but over weight , so have decided to try and create a more Alkaline environment in my diet, starting with becoming vegan. The worst thing is the palps jolt me awake during sleep.....I've also had small bright red blood in conjunction with the palpitations from my esophagus with acid. Had some tests , they couldn't find the source of the bleeding after an endoscopy procedure. From the stomach, so the blood must be coming from the esophagus . Covid has put a stop to getting to the bottom of bleeding. Lifestyle .....no late night eating before bed is a no no , and like you say no large meals either or spicy foods.

I LOVE your ramblings. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to people you don’t even know or financially benefit from helping. It’s greatly appreciated. 🥰

I hope you have time to read this comment and address it. You glossed over the vagus component but it may be primary. It falls into line with your hiatal hernia discussion which would cause vagal stimulation which could trigger an episode by slowing the heart but might also decrease vagal input to the heart due to pressure, but later the same stimulation ( a vagal maneuver) may extinguish an episode if started soon enough. So with the interplay of spinal nerves, vagus, local anatomical input and circulating bioactive substances, the main control of the heart must be the maintainence of Ballance between the spinal input and vagus. Now have you ever given a patient in AFib some hyoscyamine? Let me also say here that what you do for the world with these videos is invaluable. You generosity is boundless. Thank you so much !

Brilliant Video.....!! Thanks so very much......!!! I've had 50 years of it....!!! & lost count of the number of times I've had ECG tests by Doctors, Hospitals & Paramedics....... Who have said........ "Oh there's nothing wrong with your heart...!!" Coventry Wallsgrave Hospital even told me its because of the type of person you are...!! I kept telling them it feels mechanical...!! Not electrical..!! Because when it happens I can feel my heart actually moving my body back & forth in my chest even sometimes moving my whole body when I'm trying to relax. I sometimes get it after a heavy meal. and frequently wakeup in the middle of the night with it, especially after a heavy meal at teatime. I had it when I was admitted to Warwick Hospital with Sepsis which inflamed my Hiatus Hernia. I also get it if I have any sort of infection that affects my HH. like a sore throat cough or cold.

I often get horrible heart feelings a few moments before passing wind or stools. Ive mentioned it to doctors but noone knows what im on about

First, I want to Thank You Dr., for all of the videos you make to inform us and help ease our minds. I think I have watched them all. I do have a request though... can you make a video with actual, real, "heart sounds", so we can hear what pvc's, pac's, a-fib, a-flutter, svt's, etc.. actually sound like? I'll keep watch! Thanks for your time.

Loved you video! Very informative! I too wish you were my cardiologist 🤗 Keep up the great work doc. We appreciate you taking the time to share your wisdom with us. Many blessing to you and yours!❤

Your such an amazing doctor. Others should strive to be like you.

I play basketball every weekend and while playing about 20 mins my heart rate go fast..its like shaking..so i stop playing basketball..im 42 yo I feel normal with everyday doing like walking gardening.. Its just happen when i playing basketball or when i bend down..or my stomach squeez..my heart going wild..and its scary

I have been living in this hell every single day for almost a decade because of this... I would do ANYTHING to get my life back.... The first 5 years i was chair bound and barely made it, seriously....Now I have to work extremely hard to keep it under control. I still can't sleep flat and any wrong foods or mild to moderate physical activity can make me chair bound for months or in and out of the hospital with uncontrolled PSVT and/or AFib... My cardiologist is the ONLY doctor that says its from the sliding hernia.

I have a hiatal hernia and a heart murmer. My murmer usually doesn't bother me much, but I do notice after a meal or when I eat certain things, the fluttering kicks in more. So my question is can this video also apply to a heart murmer, not just AF?

Ive talked to my cardiologist and mentioned. When I'm gassy or feeling bloated. Sometimes, I feel like passing out, heart racing. I also, have hiatel hernia. Sometimes, I have trouble swallowing, and had 2 Upper GI to strengthen

Back in the 80's my skinny little nan was diagnosed with hiatal hernia and treated with the methods of the time. She would complain of feeling large butterflies in her chest. Nothing was done for her. She had many strokes then went into a coma from which she never came out of. My father, uncle and myself all have Afib. I feel very luck to have a proper diagnosis and medication. I am not in AFib all the time but if I eat too many carbs of a large meal, my tummy and heart feel uncomfortable. I will have bouts all night of AFib and have great difficulty sleeping.

Ive had Atrial Fibrillation for two years. I havent been diagnosed with Haitus hernia...yet...work in progress. Im 66 years old being treated for hypertension Many thanks doctor, for helping me write a solid, stick to the point, unemotional note to hand to my doctor on the next appointment. He is actually the first doctor really listening to me when I explain that my reflux, bloating, palpitation symptoms are affecting my heart. years ago i was prescribed a drug for reflux. Omni???worked for a while then after a few weeks feeling bad all day everyday. weaned of it successfully, but painfully at first, then used crystalised ginger with the sugar rinsed off. best medicine to cool the acid, gut aches under your ribs and palpitations both calmed nicely. Apple cider vinegar too. diluted a wee bit. Is it a coincidence that these both make me burp a lot. Keep rambling

My results of a endoscopy showed mild hiatal hernia and doctor said it is common in men my age as im over 50,he said no repair needed as it was mild ,just watch what I eat and use products like gavascon when I eat,he believes I can live comfortably with it but I feel bloated and look fatter but my own doctor says no weight increase with me,so I'm wondering would just exercise help reduce that bloated look

I agrre with you Doctor every time i had problems with ny digestion i go short of breath. . Please make more videos about the relation between stomach and heart Thank you

To cut a long story short I had a lung problem bronchiectasis from being a small child... This was discovered by 2 x-rays CAT scan and MRI scan also ultrasound scan and blood tests. But had this swollen abdomen that was like a 9 month pregnancy... really scary. So I had reflexology and within 2-days I felt amazing. She said I had a sluggish: colon. can't believe how much more I am in tune with my body. I have always believed that the stomach plays the most important part of our health. My heart is perfect for my age ❤️ So I would recommend reflexology in the first instance. And thank you Dr Gupta and little bluebell she is adorable 😍 X X X 🤗💞

4 years in A-fib, slightly hyperthyroid but when my thyroid was cured the A-fib persisted. I recently had a CAC scan with 0 plaque in the coronary arteries but it also picked up plaque in the celiac artery & a large hiatal hernia.

This all sounded lovely , but honestly people don't get to see Dr's anymore. I've got BPD I'm sure when my number flashes on the caller ID at my doctors surgery they just turn the ringer off. Their hoping I'll die soon I know it. I have the hernia and gallstones neither of which they'll operate on.Thanks for the info tho 👍 RIP NHS 😱

Shocking that most Doctor's have no clue on this, I had the same problem and in the end begged them for endoscopy to prove my point. I was on the Cardiac ward and they used to inject my stomach with blood thinners, which I told them made all my symptoms go away, the Doctor's said there is just no way blood thinners would help this, I thought about it and realised jabbing into the stomach muscles naturally caused my stomach to contract back under the diaphragm - for me the ingorance on the Hiatus Hernia is widespread !

I'm 23 years old and I have a hiatal hernia and I developed Atrial Fibrillation because of it... :(