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The past year everytime i eat doesn't matter what it is i get severe indigestion & diarrhea straight after, i have a hiatus hernia is this the cause?

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Dr. J. Roth answered

Unlikely: Your symptoms are not likely from a hiatal hernia. Typical hhs symptoms are heartburn and regurgitation. Indigestion could be a sign of dyspepsia or ulcers. A thorough evaluation is needed to help determine the cause of your symptoms.

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Answered 10/6/2016

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A member asked:

The past year everytime i eat doesn't matter what it is i get severe indigestion & diarrhea straight after, i have a hiatus hernia is this the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Roth answered

Dr Hoepfner and 4 doctors agreed

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