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What to do if i have digestion problems and what to do if i have a hair eating disorder?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Seek help from a: mental health professional. It is not surprising that you have digestion problems if you are eating hair. You may also have a vitamin deficiency leading to the eating disorder. Speak with your doctor and with an eating disorder specialist.

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Answered 7/3/2014

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