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Hello, I Was Attacked By A Large Dog Which Has

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Posted on Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Question: Hello, I was attacked by a large dog which has caused me several injuries including a torn rotator cuff; since the trauma I have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress and now have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia causing me difficulty swallowing and chest pain ;
Could there be a causal relationship between the trauma and the hiatal hernia..
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
There is no causal relationship between the trauma and hiatal hernia.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Hello, I Was Attacked By A Large Dog Which Has

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. There is no causal relationship between the trauma and hiatal hernia. Regards, Dr.R.K.