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Is it bad if my thighs rub together when i walk. i am a little bigger i guess. i am 5'5 and weigh 194 pounds.

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It's: Not bad but it could get irritated. Local care to the area if it becomes irritated.

Answered 9/26/2014

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