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Small Hiatal Hernia- Can it Cause Symptoms?
If you have a small hiatal hernia you've perhaps been told that your "other" symptoms, such as heart palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath or anxiety are not related. This can be confusing.
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In this video Dr Vikki Petersen, DC, IFMCP explains why this confusion occurs.
Large hiatal hernias cause direct pressure on the heart and/or lungs due to their sheer size. Due to that direct pressure, the symptoms of chest pressure, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and anxiety can occur. When your…
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