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What Are The Ill Effects Of Consuming Ice In Large Quantities?

is eating too much ice bad? I actually sit at work and my mouth waters just to get home and eat a tray of ice!!! i fill the trays on an average of 3 times per day!!! i also experience bad stomach pain after eating a lot of ice!! is it caused from the ice???
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Hi there!

Thanks for posting your query on HCM!

Many people do have similar craving for different substances, including ice. Medically we call it Pica. Pica is generally a symptom of anemia, either iron, zinc or Vitamin deficient. I would suggest you get a complete blood checkup done, to exclude anemia. If anemia is confirmed, treatment will range from a daily dose of supplementation, to blood transfusion, depending on your levels

If not anemia, then the craving could be related to another condition named obsessive compulsive disorder, in which the underlying emotional factors, if any, need to be addressed. Excessive ice cravings can also lead to weight fluctuations. So please do check up on that.

Hope this helps.
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What Are The Ill Effects Of Consuming Ice In Large Quantities?

Hi there! Thanks for posting your query on HCM! Many people do have similar craving for different substances, including ice. Medically we call it Pica. Pica is generally a symptom of anemia, either iron, zinc or Vitamin deficient. I would suggest you get a complete blood checkup done, to exclude anemia. If anemia is confirmed, treatment will range from a daily dose of supplementation, to blood transfusion, depending on your levels If not anemia, then the craving could be related to another condition named obsessive compulsive disorder, in which the underlying emotional factors, if any, need to be addressed. Excessive ice cravings can also lead to weight fluctuations. So please do check up on that. Hope this helps.