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What Health Problems Can I Get From Eating Chalk Pencils?

im 20ys old.. female... frm last yr im eatng chalk pieces and bfore i used to eat slate pencils jst only for two to three months only...... now im eatng chalk pieces.. im tryng to avoid dis type of eatngs but icant.. my weight is 50kgs ht 5 7 wat are the health problems vl i get? how can i increase my weight?
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

Chalk as well as slate pencils contains calcium carbonate which if taken in excessive amount can cause stone formation in kidneys.
The continuous craving for eating inedible substances (like chalk, slate pencils) is known as Pica.
It is one of the features of Iron deficiency anemia.

Investigations like complete blood count & peripheral blood smear will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
Based on the reports, management will include administration of supplemental Iron & Folic acid preparations.
There can be associated factors like hookworm infection which needs to be managed with Albendazole preparations.
Also you need to take a healthy balanced diet rich in green leafy vegetables.

Your weight will also improve with all these measures.
So, kindly consult your General Physician for proper clinical evaluation.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Health Problems Can I Get From Eating Chalk Pencils?

Hello dear, Chalk as well as slate pencils contains calcium carbonate which if taken in excessive amount can cause stone formation in kidneys. The continuous craving for eating inedible substances (like chalk, slate pencils) is known as Pica. It is one of the features of Iron deficiency anemia. Investigations like complete blood count & peripheral blood smear will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Based on the reports, management will include administration of supplemental Iron & Folic acid preparations. There can be associated factors like hookworm infection which needs to be managed with Albendazole preparations. Also you need to take a healthy balanced diet rich in green leafy vegetables. Your weight will also improve with all these measures. So, kindly consult your General Physician for proper clinical evaluation. Wishing you a good health. Take care.