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A 20-year-old female asked:

Hello doctor.i am a 20years old girl and i would like to get rid of belly fat just to improve my silhouette.is it possible by using special pills?

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Dr. David Sneid
Endocrinology 43 years experience
No: There are no special pills that will decrease belly fat - only diet and exercise with weight loss if you're overweight. If you have a medical disorder like pcos leading to increased belly fat, there are medications which will help treat the disorder, but weight loss still needs to occur.
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