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Does Eating Calk Cause Irregular Bowel Movements?

I have pica. My non food addiction is black board chalk. I m 21 years old and I have been eating chalk ever since I can remember. I usually consume two 16 packs within 8 days. Lately I have noticed that I can t have a regular bowel movement. Do you think the chalk has anything to do with that?
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

Yes, this will definitely affect your digestion and bowel motility and may damage your general health as well. This should be treated and controlled. This will be harmful in future if you continue with chalk intake. You should consult specialists and treat this digestion disorder. Do not delay this.


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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
DR. Ivan Rommstein
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Does Eating Calk Cause Irregular Bowel Movements?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Yes, this will definitely affect your digestion and bowel motility and may damage your general health as well. This should be treated and controlled. This will be harmful in future if you continue with chalk intake. You should consult specialists and treat this digestion disorder. Do not delay this. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. DR. Ivan Rommstein