Mallory-Weiss syndrome is caused by severe retching, coughing, or vomiting. It is often associated with alcoholism and eating disorders and there is some evidence that presence of a hiatal hernia is a required predisposing condition.
Could you explain what Mallory-Weiss syndrome is?
<s>[INST] Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional. This is the question: Could you explain what Mallory-Weiss syndrome is? [/INST] \n Mallory-Weiss syndrome is caused by severe retching, coughing, or vomiting. It is often associated with alcoholism and eating disorders and there is some evidence that presence of a hiatal hernia is a required predisposing condition.</s>