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I know that not getting enough fiber can cause constipation, but can not eating enough food in general cause conatipation?
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Yes: Eating sparsely as well as a low residue diet may cause constipation because of lack of adequate bulk in the diet. If you have a significant change in bowel habits see your physician or a gastroenterologist as colonoscopy would be indicated even as a screening procedure at your age.
Answered 6/26/2016
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