Can a Hiatal Hernia Cause Shortness of Breath

A hiatal hernia is a condition where your stomach pushes up past the opening of your diaphragm. The fact that hiatal hernia often results in shortness of breath or air hunger can be confusing. How does your stomach affect your lung capacity? The reason lies in the diaphragm. These are 2 dome-shaped muscles that have free movement, normally, allowing you to take a deep breath and then expel all the air without you needing to think about it. The facts is: you shouldn't have to think about breathing - it should occur naturally and automatically. As mentioned above, a hiatal hernia involves a part of the stomach pushing above the diaphragm. When that occurs the diaphragm spasms to a degree, thereby compromising the amount of air you can easily bring in to your body. The result is shortness of breath or air hunger. It can be quite concerning when you're short of breath, especially when there seems to be no apparent reason. The good news is that there is a natural solution for Hiatal hernia which involves no drugs or surgery and the issue with shortness of breath is addressed completely. If you're suffering with this, please consider contacting us for a consultation. For appointments, call the front desk at 727-335-0400