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I lose weight super fast . i eat two times what normal people eat. is there anything over-the-counter that can help? or could i get steroid prescribe

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Find the cause : There could be a very serious medical problem need to determine the cause of your situation first!

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

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