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Are there genetic predispositions to a hiatal hernia?
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Not usually: Most hiatal hernias develop over time, with risk factors such as obesity and smoking.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Rarely.: There have been reports of familial hiatal hernias (see reference). Most, however, are thought to be acquired. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc1727703/.
Answered 9/10/2019
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