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Diagnosed small hiatus hernia. not even a bit of heartburn, gerd ect. will my hh grow if i lift weights at gym ? 23yo slim 134lbs. thank you

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Possibly: This article will help clarify the problem. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiatal-hernia/basics/causes/con-20030640

Answered 6/16/2018

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