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Weight increasing too quickly; suffering from chronic constipation. very worried about my weight could this cause any health problems? weight 90, 21yr

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See your DR right: Away and get checked for thyroid, kidney, intestinal and adrenal gland problems. Take care !

Answered 12/9/2013

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