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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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It may be: Due to the plastic coming out of the multiple bottles. Pure water does not cause constipation.
Answered 6/2/2017
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