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Hello, i'm am always hungry in an excessive way. i'm always eating every 30 min because i'm hungry again. is this normal with a high metabolism?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Physical : You should see your primary care MD for a full history and physical. At times eating frequently, polyphagia ,can be a sign of diabetes if combined with drinking and urinating frequently. A full evaluation is needed however.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/20/2019

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