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2017-09-14 00:14:15
My girlfriend has lost 170 lbs over the past 2 years. She is thin, but has very little upper body muscle, is always tired and cold, and a very low blood pressure. What type of doctor should she see in regards to this?
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She needs to take high protein diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for her.

Answered2017-09-14 01:53:45

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