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How long will diarrhea last after a hiatal hernia repair. i am 6 weeks out from surgery and still dealing with diahrrea every time i dare eat.

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Diarrhea : hiatal repair should not cause chronic diarrhea I would ask the surgeon who did your hernia repair to explain this to you

Answered 12/19/2016

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