Hiatus hernia

[southkorea]

Has anyone else found that there is a connection between AF and a hiatus hernia?

[CDreamer]

Yes, there are many people who believe there is a strong link between AF and gastric problems and when you look at the physiology, then it’s not surprising as the stomach will push against the heart and irritate. According to Dr Gupta, York Cardiology (good video on YouTube) there is a significant higher number of people under the age of 55 who suffer hiatus hernia and AF. However, many doctors continue to dismiss patients’ concerns and experiences.

[southkorea in reply to CDreamer]

Thank you. My theory too.So trying to be far more careful with my diet ! !!

[meadfoot]

There is definitely a connection in my personal experience. My cardiologist agrees.

[southkorea in reply to meadfoot]

Thank you

[heartmatters1]

Yes, for certain. Although I haven’t been diagnosed with h hernia I do get a lot of reflux & acid indigestion. I feel I do have one though. At the moment I am getting a lot of problems an hour or two after eating with fullness & bloating of stomach, which causes my heart to beat faster & palpitations. I take omeprozole but I don’t know whether it is helping much.

Best wishes

[Wishcld]

I think there is - I’ve got one also - it makes my circumstances so much worse.

[Libluce68]

interesting - I have a 10cm fixed/moving hiatus hernia and also intermittent AF at my last endoscopy one doctor couldn’t get the tube past the hernia so her supposed more experienced colleague took over and forced it down until I went into shock - he was very apologetic and even wrote a letter of apology - that was in the April and in the May I started with my first bout of AF - I’m due a review with this gastroenterologist in March this year so I’ll certainly mention it

[southkorea in reply to Libluce68]

Sorry you had that bad experience. Yes do mention it as i think any stomach problems have a big affect on AF. So it’s important to deal with any stomach problems which may be lurking! i know that when I had a stomach virus a few weeks ago I went into AF twice in a week . i have had two ablations and so normally I only have a couple of attacks a year. i am determined to be far more careful with my diet. !!

[SkyBluePInk47 in reply to southkorea]

People with high calcium that is caused my HyperPARATHYROIDism often develop acid reflux and digestive issues (or their existing reflux or digestive issues worsen).

I have also been amazed at how many people on a facebook group that I follow (for people with Hyperparathyroidism, caused by parathyroid tumours) developed A-Fib.

Also, on parathyroid.com website, the surgeons in Tampa, Florida mention A-Fib in some patients.

[southkorea in reply to SkyBluePInk47]

so interesting. i think there should be more research on the connection between digestive issues and AF. it’s been my theory for some time now!

[Goodguy1471]

yes for me my hh sets my afib off with it irritating my heart or with gas caused by hh

[southkorea in reply to Goodguy1471]

So important to watch one’s diet.

[Millbrook in reply to southkorea]

What diet specifically? I did not know there was a connection between HH and afib

[southkorea in reply to Millbrook]

certainly my theory. Avoid spicy foods, oat milk , careful with alcohol , small meals , no chocolate. Last meal around 6pm. Try it and see if it works. i am going to try it! Keep in touch if you do!

[Alicant]

I have hiatus hernia..with AF & HF…believe some chest …pains and discomfort due to hernia indigestion mirror heart type pains = anxiety = more AF….Whats a boy to do?

[Vonnegut]

It seems I have both, the PAF developed after a virus along with chronic fatigue and the hiatus hernia was discovered some years later. It has never been as bad as it was when I ended up in A and E waiting for what seemed a record time then, fortunately with a good book, a flask of water and some unsalted nuts and dried fruit).

[southkorea in reply to Vonnegut]

yes a virus can cause PAF

[Vonnegut in reply to southkorea]

I know that and it caused chronic fatigue for me too!

[Dawnilator]

yes. I have the sliding type hiatal hernia. When it is above my diaphragm I have more a fib. I think it physically puts more pressure on the heart.

[SkyBluePInk47 in reply to Dawnilator]

So sorry! How do you know when it’s above your diaphragm?

I have this type of h/h as well.

[Dawnilator in reply to SkyBluePInk47]

Lots of burping. Heartburn. Feels like a golf ball in the throat. First thing in the morning, I drink a big glass of water and jump and jiggle to get it to go back down. It generally works.

[southkorea in reply to Dawnilator]

Must try that!!!

[Vonnegut in reply to Dawnilator]

Well done keeping that up- I can’t manage it any more since the muscle in my left arm was damaged after an allergic reaction to one of the booster jabs - that and the fatigue. I have a couple of teaspoons of an antacid stuff at night and occasionally suck a lozenge.

[Ppiman]

I found out I had a sliding hiatus hernia thanks to ectopic heartbeats that were causing a clicking chest sound when I lay down. The hernia itself wasn't directly the problem, but the general effect it had, of bringing my stomach to press on my diaphragm, was. This, along with my anatomy, when I had gas in my stomach and lay down was a combination that pushed the stomach against the diaphragm, and that against the heart, sufficient to spark ectopics. Decades later... AFl began when ascending stairs with my right arm outstretched (which always seemed to pull at my diaphragm / stomach / HH); ablation for the AFl brought on AF, which is where I am today, awaiting a second ablation.

Steve

[southkorea in reply to Ppiman]

So interesting! There is definitely a connection between the stomach and the heart.

[SkyBluePInk47 in reply to southkorea]

I have managed to stop my a-fib attacks by doing Vagal Maneuvers, so far.

[Ppiman in reply to SkyBluePInk47]

You are lucky! Mine start randomly and stop at their own will.

Steve