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Could having a short torso lead to digestion problems? like..less room for the gut to function or from squished nerves in the back.

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NO: Unless you have some deformity such as scoliosis are your stature is unlikely to be contributing to such problems.

Answered 7/3/2019

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A member asked:

Could having a short torso lead to digestion problems? like..less room for the gut to function or from squished nerves in the back.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Todd Woltman answered

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