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Can stopping red meat consuption cause constipation?

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Dr. Michael Sheffield answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Yes: Red meat is fatty and fats frequently stimulate the bowels to move. Cutting back on fats (red meat) could therefore cause constipation.

Answered 4/24/2015

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