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Craving For Plaster Of Paris, Chalk, Putting Gold Ring In Mouth. Which Vitamin Deficiency?
Hi, I am having craving for plaster of paris, chalk and i am eating these substance from 2-3 years. I found this problem is known as pica. Can you please confirm I am lacking which mineral/vitamin. Also I wore one gold ring and one silver ring. But I forced to bring out gold ring and put in mouth. I guess calcium or iron?
Fri, 6 Sep 2013
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The craving for chalk,plaster of paris is most likely related to iron deficiency. The general medical term for craving certain items is "pica." It's not known why iron deficiency causes pica. But once a person has replenished his or her iron stores, the craving disappears.You can get a iron study test done and then start treatment in supervision of a doctor.
hope this will help you!
WELCOME TO HCM!
The craving for chalk,plaster of paris is most likely related to iron deficiency. The general medical term for craving certain items is "pica." It's not known why iron deficiency causes pica. But once a person has replenished his or her iron stores, the craving disappears.You can get a iron study test done and then start treatment in supervision of a doctor.
hope this will help you!
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