How a Hiatal Hernia Causes Anxiety Symptoms and Panic Attacks

What's the Root Cause? by Dr Vikki Petersen · Sep 8, 2025 · 13m

Studies reveal that those suffering with acid reflux or hiatal hernia have a significantly higher risk of anxiety than those without reflux.

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How much higher? 4.5x!!!

Younger individuals age 18 to 40 had double the risk of suffering with anxiety.

Why is this?

It involves the diaphragm, vagus nerve plus overall gut health.

The diaphragm is a structural anchor or tether, for the stomach and the esophagus. The esophagus passes through the opening (hiatus) in…