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A member asked:
My sister has been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. i am very worried about her as she regularly binge drinks and this often causes her to vomit.
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You are correct: You are correct to be worried about your sister. Of major concern is the binge drinking. Your sister is fortunate to have you n her life, please continue to encourage her to get help with the drinking problem. Good luck and keep involved as much as possible.
Answered 1/10/2016
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Pancreatitis: More due to alcohol poisoning or alcoholic pancreatitis not due to HH. Vomiting won't make HH worse.
Answered 3/11/2016
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