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What Causes Stomach Ache While Suffering From Pica Syndrome?

Morning. I ve been eating more clutch pencil lead than usual as of late and now I have this pain centred on one spot in my stomach. What are the harmful effects of lead? Also I m anaemic and suffer from Pica syndrome (self diagnosed), basically I ve been eating sand since i was about 3 moved on to clay when i was 14, quit both when I was told about anaemia at 17. ...occasionally relapsed. But then in the absence of clay i was surrounded by chalk started eating that -though i wouldn t swallow- i just wanted the sensation it s a lot like clay and now its lead. Oh and I haven t totally quit clay I have my cousin bring a different brand from home at least twice a year. I also have a few medical problems I m yet to consult a doctor about but those can wait... for now.
Wed, 24 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Of course, you should be suffering from stomach ache if you have pica syndrome because you are eating things that are not food and not suitable to eat.
Of course, you may be anemic too because chalk containing calcium can stop iron absorption.
You may need to consider visiting a psychiatrist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Stomach Ache While Suffering From Pica Syndrome?

Hello, Of course, you should be suffering from stomach ache if you have pica syndrome because you are eating things that are not food and not suitable to eat. Of course, you may be anemic too because chalk containing calcium can stop iron absorption. You may need to consider visiting a psychiatrist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician