Vagus Nerve, Anxiety and Fatigue - the Hiatal Hernia Link

Vagus nerve disruption from hiatal hernia doesn't just cause reflux, it drains your energy.➡️ Click HERE to Book a Consultation: https://rootcausemedicalclinics.com/hiatal-hernia-natural-treatment/Call us directly: 727-335-0400Your vagus nerve follows the same path as your esophagus, traveling through your diaphragm to meet your stomach. With acid reflux and hiatal hernia the vagus nerve can become irritated, stretched, or compressed.This irritation can shift you from parasympathetic mode (rest, digest, relax) to a dominant sympathetic state, putting your body on high alert with an elevated heart rate and cortisol (stress hormone) level. This chronic stress response drains your body leading to burnout and exhaustion.Chronic stress interferes with your sleep patterns leading to insomnia and worsening fatigue.Your vagus nerve is linked physically and funcitonally to your diaphragm. A hiatal hernia and acid reflux causes shallow breathing that's inefficient and requires more muscular effort, leading to fatigue.The vagus also regulates hormones. Chronic reflux, pain or shortness of breatk keeps stress pathways activated, crating adrenal fatigue with low energy and restless sleep. The bottom line is vagus malfunction that stems from the digestive disturbance you're experiencing. What's needed is to find a clinician who understands this association and can help you identify the root cause so that the vagus nerve can restore function.If you'd like help we're here for you. The best next step is to contact us for a consultation and then we can determine if what we do is a good fit for you. Call 727-335-0400.There are also some breathing techniques which can give you and your vagus nerve some immediate relief. I demonstrate that in the video.References:Ma, X., et al. (2017). The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults. Frontiers in Psychology 8:874. “Slow breathing for reducing stress: The effect of extending exhale” (2023). Complementary Therapies in Medicine. “Breathing Practices for Stress and Anxiety Reduction” (2023/2024). Frontiers / PMC “Pathophysiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease” by J. Tack et al. (2018). Gastroenterology.Zheng, Z., et al. (2021). A new technique for treating hiatal hernia with function-preserving vagus nerve anatomy: a cadaver and preliminary clinical study. BMC Surgery. #vagusnerve #guthealth #hiatalhernia Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health, medical condition, or treatment options. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in this video.The views expressed are based on my clinical experience and current scientific understanding as of the date of publication. Individual results may vary.