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I was just diagnosed w/a 3.6 cm dilated ascending aorta in the hospital at 33. i have celiac artery stenosis, thoracic hemicord impingement & genetic celiac disease & hyperinsulinemia. i've been through 2 bariatric surgeries. any of these connected?
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It sounds like all: of these problems except for the celiac disease are related to your obesity.
Answered 1/29/2018
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