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Does Eating Ice Cause Anemia?

HI, I am a 45 yr old female and I have high blood and cholesterol i take antidepressants (zoloft ) and med for my hi blood pressure and cholesterol. I recently had some blood work done and my hemoglobin level is at 7.7. after doing some reasearch on the internet, i am finding that eating ice can be causing this anemia. i do eat ice constanly thruout the day and drink a great deal of water.

My question is can eating ice be causing anemia?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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You have a moderate grade anemia. You have high bp and cholesterol. Eating substances having no nutritional value eg. Clay, Ice is called PICA and is cosidered sometimes a sign of iron deficiency anemia, though there are controversy regarding this. This may be associated with some other psychological disorders.If I were your treating physician I would have suggested you to undergo some blood tests including complete hemogram, ESR, reticulocyte count. That may help to find a way to diagnose the pathology behind your anemia and if possible can cure you. Wish you good health.
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Does Eating Ice Cause Anemia?

You have a moderate grade anemia. You have high bp and cholesterol. Eating substances having no nutritional value eg. Clay, Ice is called PICA and is cosidered sometimes a sign of iron deficiency anemia, though there are controversy regarding this. This may be associated with some other psychological disorders.If I were your treating physician I would have suggested you to undergo some blood tests including complete hemogram, ESR, reticulocyte count. That may help to find a way to diagnose the pathology behind your anemia and if possible can cure you. Wish you good health.