
What Are The After Effects Of Eating Slate Pencils For A Prolonged Time Period?

Posted on
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Question : Hi, i m 25 yrs old n married n trying to concieve. I had habit of eating slate pencils in childhood which later went away bt i have startes eating it again from past 6 months. Would this be harmful in conceving ? I eat mostly 4 to 5 pencils a day n i m nt a regular eater. Please guide me.
Brief Answer:
Don't eat
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
Eating slate pencil is not harmful per second. But it is unhygienic to eat them. Please stop eating. Tell your doctor about this who will start you on iron tablets which will reduce such craving.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Regards
Don't eat
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
Eating slate pencil is not harmful per second. But it is unhygienic to eat them. Please stop eating. Tell your doctor about this who will start you on iron tablets which will reduce such craving.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Regards
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