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What are the chances of dying from a hiatial hernia?
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Pretty low: Most hiatal hernias are small and don't even cause symptoms. Larger paraesophagel hernias may twist and cause emergent issues but these are more rare. Talk to your doctor.
Answered 6/30/2021
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