Surgery Didn’t Solve THIS!

🫀 Is hiatal hernia surgery really the answer—or are you missing the bigger picture? You’ve been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia… and told surgery is your only real option? You’re taking a PPI (acid blocker)… and told you may need it “for life”? ➡️ Book a consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/h... Root Cause Medical Clinic | Clearwater, FL | Functional Medicine | Telehealth Available In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen, DC, FMCP explains why many common assumptions about hiatal hernia are incomplete — and in many cases, misleading. Patients are often told a narrow version of the story. Let’s look at what the research and clinical experience actually show. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 🔹 Why surgery does not guarantee long-term symptom resolution 🔹 Why PPIs are often prescribed long-term despite being intended for short-term use 🔹 The difference between “silent reflux” and typical heartburn symptoms 🔹 Why endoscopy can miss hiatal hernias and may not be the most accurate test 🔹 How weight, posture, and visceral fat contribute differently to abdominal pressure 🔹 Why reflux symptoms can occur even with low stomach acid 🔹 How bile reflux can mimic acid reflux symptoms 🔹 Why hiatal hernia is more complex than a single structural issue ABOUT DR. VIKKI: Dr. Vikki Petersen is a doctor of chiropractic, functional medicine clinician and founder of Root Cause Medical Clinic, specializing in digestive health, autoimmune disease, hormone balance, and chronic inflammatory conditions. Her focus is identifying and addressing the root cause of chronic symptoms rather than long-term symptom suppression. ⚕️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not personal medical advice. Hiatal hernia symptoms, reflux, chest discomfort, or related symptoms should always be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider to rule out serious medical conditions. The information presented reflects clinical experience and published research and is intended for educational discussion only. Individual results may vary. #HiatalHernia #AcidReflux #GERD #PPIs #DigestiveHealth #FunctionalMedicine #GutHealth #RootCauseMedicine #DrVikkiPetersen #BileReflux #SilentReflux