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A member asked:

Why sometimes i do feel i very hungry just want to eat anything ? is it okay i am 17 years old male

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Dr. Ibrahim ElGendy answered

Yes: At your age this is very normal.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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