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Drinking cold water is harmful?
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NO if it is clean: No, it is not- as long as the water is clean and drinkable in majority of cases. Some people, however, who are on certain chemotherapy like oxaliplatin- they should avoid cold water/anything cold as it can cause certain side effects.
Answered 6/23/2018
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No: Drinking cold water if you are healthy should cause any problems.
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