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How To Get Rid Of Habit Of Eating Raw Rice?

hello Doctor,

I am addict in eating raw rice. its like a habit. i have been eating this over 10 years. my teeths are affected and removed (4 teeths) & 1 more also affected. not only suffering by teeths but also i cant concentrate on my studies always i feel some sleepy mood or something. i try to control. but i can't. but i want to stop. what can i do?

Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
It could be presentation of pica which can occur due to depression or deficiency of certain elements in the body.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
                                        
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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How To Get Rid Of Habit Of Eating Raw Rice?

Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. It could be presentation of pica which can occur due to depression or deficiency of certain elements in the body. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.