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I have a bowel movement just about everytime i eat, is that normal and could it help me lose weight?
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Yes, and no: Active bowel pattern: normal unless associated with pain, diarrhea (watery) stool, greasy stool or bleeding. Won't lose weight with it.
Answered 8/16/2012
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