“I ended up so sick, I had to go to the hospital.

“He looked at me and said, ‘Why would you do that?’

And you know what my answer was?

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I saw someone do it online.

As soon as it came out of my mouth, I was like, ‘I deserve this.’

He said, ‘Well, now you might’ve burned your esophagus.'”

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Across the video, the person wrote, “I suffered for months.”

But it’s not one size fits all.

“All these things make it more difficult than ever to separate fact from fiction.”

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That’s why Dr. Bulsiewicz suggests that people be “conscious consumers of information.”

But how does one discern if the source is reputable or not?

Dr. Bulsiewicz provided a list of questions you might ask yourself before accepting any advice from the internet.

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“Things are more likely to go viral because theyre unexpected and different, which makes them exciting.

But theres a reason why theyre unexpected and differentbecause theyre unproven,” he said.

“The limited evidence that we have comes from laboratory animals,” he added.

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We simply dont know whether this works or what the potential risks or side effects may be.”

it’s possible for you to’t just claim to be a [medical professional]," he said.

This typically takes many months to complete, and as a licensed physician, your conduct can be reviewed.

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Not to mention, there is obviously the possibility of malpractice lawsuits."

So what can be some of the side effects and risks of the orange constipation hack?

Cameron did not respond to a request for comment.

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