10 months ago
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I am 34years old I have a habit of eating slate pencils can you please guide me to get rid of side effects
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10 months ago
Dear Swarna Emmadi, Thank you for the question
The habit or urge to consume non edible foods such as paper, chalk, mud etc is known as Pica. Sometimes the urge can also be for some raw food ingredients such as raw rice, flour, raw potato etc. Consuming such items can lead to indigestion, infections etc. Pica may also indicate an underlying micronutrient or macronutrient deficiency, emotional and hormonal imbalance.
For further diagnosis and assistance, we request you to kindly contact your specialized health care professional.
Wishing you a great day ahead.
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