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I keep getting really bloated and cannot go to the toilet. i am on a 1200 calorie a day diet and i am not really losing much weight?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Ongoing Questions: Are you drinking fluids and taking in fiber? If you continue this starvation diet are you going to take care of yourself as you should be with enough fluids and fibers to keep you regular and hydrated?

Answered 8/12/2013

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