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A member asked:

Would dark chocolate cause constipation? i might have constipation badly and i want to know what helps.

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibly: As dark chocolate is a dairy product which in predisposed persons can cause constipation.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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