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Why Anorexics Eat Chalk

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Dr. Minoo Bhagia MD

Every so often i get a craving to eat chalk. I had never actually done it before till a few weeks ... doctor. Anyhow, my questions are: Is eating chalk harmful to me? and Why the heck won't I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Minoo Bhagia ( OBGYN)
Dr. Charles S Narasi MD

This is the third time in a few months that I've had very pale(chalk) colored stool. It only lasted one to two days each time. Should I be worried? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Charles S Narasi ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.  Ratnakar Kini MD

I have crohn's disease and sometimes have severe pica and eat chalk. I ate chalk last week (but it is not abnormal for me to have a stick or two a day) and now have severe diarrhea . At the same time ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.  Sameer Kumar MD

I have an overwhelming craving to eat powered chalk, all the time. I eat a small amount...maybe 2 ... this go around with my chalk earing, I'm not sure if that actually has anything to do with... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sameer Kumar ( OBGYN)
Dr. Ramadevi Wani MD

Canesten pessary used no chalk or signs the next morning ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramadevi Wani ( OBGYN)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Rutuja MD

Hello, I was just curious to why I have such a craving to eat chalk and baby powder when I was younger I ate those two things, so I’m not sure if it’s a source of comfort. A little background about ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rutuja ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Jacqueline Brown MD

i am 32 weeks pregnant and really really want to eat chalk, i have been told this may be a lack of calcium in my diet, i have taken calcium tablets (chewable) and have not eaten any actual chalk but... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jacqueline Brown ( OBGYN)
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi MD

I am having a serious craving for chalk. Can t stop eating it. I know it s harmful. I have two cups of milk everyday so there is no calcium or iron deficiency as I eat a lot of green vegetable as well ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Polash Sannigrahi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Albana Sejdini MD

Hi, What dangers are associated with chalk-eating? My chalk addiction has returned after some 20-odd years and has lasted for some six months now. As soon as I eat, I m yearning for chalk. I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Albana Sejdini ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi MD

[Hi, i am having a craving for mitti, chalks sometimes, whenever i am tired. i sometimes feels that i am additicted of it. i want to know the reason for same and how i can avoid this. as this can harm my health. is this... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Polash Sannigrahi ( General & Family Physician)