3 Ways to Fix Burning Stomach

What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen · Mar 27, 2026 · 22m

3 Root Causes of Burning Stomach

1. Pressure

2. Poor digestion and resulting fermentation

3. Irritated stomach lining

In this episode, Dr Vikki Petersen explains 3 reasons why an acidic stomach develops and what you can do to dramatically improve your symptoms.

Most “acid stomach” symptoms are driven by pressure pushing contents upward, not acid being overproduced.

Key drivers:

Increased intra-abdominal pressure

Hiatal hernia

Constipation

Central weight gain

Tight diaphragm / poor breathing mechanics

When pressure rises, acid moves where it shouldn’t.

If pressure inside the abdomen rises…