A 33-year-old male asked:

Can drinking too much water cause constipation? i drink nearly 8+ water bottles daily. does that water get absorbed to fast by large intestine?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered

Preventive Medicine 75 years experience

It may be: Due to the plastic coming out of the multiple bottles. Pure water does not cause constipation.

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