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Do dietary changes greatly affect digestive system?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Very: Much so. Diet and fluids can affect digestive system tremendously.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/3/2013

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