HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Broken Teeth Out Of Craving For Pasta, Also Crave Gas Smell, Exhaust Fumes, Cement Glues. Am I Okay?

i am craving raw pasta. its gotten out of hand . i have even broken a couple teeth . but i cant stop eating it. i am aslo eating a ton of ice. my teeth hurt. i am also having so very strange cravings. i crave certain smells. anything with zylene in it. like gas, exhaust fumes, permenant markers, cement glue, etc. i dont want to eat them i just want to smell them.
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
Report Abuse
Psychologist,  's  Response
Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

You crave for something because your body asks for some essential nutrients from the thing you crave for most. Some children eat sand, excess salt etc are examples. You craving for raw pasta should be justified. For that you should confirm the deficiency though pathogenic tests. Actully pasta is made essentially of wheat and some flavors. Smell craving is defini9tely psychologically motivated. I know people who have such problems, but they are all psychologically effective. As food craving, there is very little proof for smell cravings. Let it be like that. Don't worry or get too anxieous about it. Anxiety increases the problem. Get well soon.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Drug rehabilitation


Loading Online Doctors....
Broken Teeth Out Of Craving For Pasta, Also Crave Gas Smell, Exhaust Fumes, Cement Glues. Am I Okay?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns You crave for something because your body asks for some essential nutrients from the thing you crave for most. Some children eat sand, excess salt etc are examples. You craving for raw pasta should be justified. For that you should confirm the deficiency though pathogenic tests. Actully pasta is made essentially of wheat and some flavors. Smell craving is defini9tely psychologically motivated. I know people who have such problems, but they are all psychologically effective. As food craving, there is very little proof for smell cravings. Let it be like that. Don t worry or get too anxieous about it. Anxiety increases the problem. Get well soon.