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I poop once sometimes twice a month, my biyfriends moms friend said i should be dead, why aren't i and what's wrong with me?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Evaluation needed: You may or may not have a problem. The question arises if you are eating anything? Are you feeling any discomfort or pain? In any event you should see a gastroenterologist for an evaluation.

Answered 6/22/2016

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