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Habit Of Eating Raw Limestone Chalk For 10 Years. No Health Issues. Chances Of Any Deficiency?
Hi,
Am 25 yrs old, I live in coastal area so I get raw limestone chalk much I have stated eating that 10yrs ago I have been continuing that till today. till now I didn't get any health issues. But I know it might cause harm but still i always crave for eating so I buy and eat. I wanted to know what deficiency it causes.Can u please suggest me a solution for this.
Regards,
Amita
Am 25 yrs old, I live in coastal area so I get raw limestone chalk much I have stated eating that 10yrs ago I have been continuing that till today. till now I didn't get any health issues. But I know it might cause harm but still i always crave for eating so I buy and eat. I wanted to know what deficiency it causes.Can u please suggest me a solution for this.
Regards,
Amita
Sat, 20 Jul 2013
hi,
Amita,
chalk eating may lead to intestinal obstruction, constipation, otherwise this may not lead to any deficiency. anyhow it is better to get tested for hemoglobin level of your blood.
wish you good health
Amita,
chalk eating may lead to intestinal obstruction, constipation, otherwise this may not lead to any deficiency. anyhow it is better to get tested for hemoglobin level of your blood.
wish you good health
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
No specific deficiency is likely - routine blood test is preferable
You need Psychiatric assessment and assistance – especially counselling
The prognosis is likely to be excellent
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
No specific deficiency is likely - routine blood test is preferable
You need Psychiatric assessment and assistance – especially counselling
The prognosis is likely to be excellent
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
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