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Does Eating Slate And Pencils Cause Chest Congestion ?

Hello sir, i am 23 yrs old, female. From past 4 to 5 years i had the interest of eating slate pencils.I had one slate box daily. then i started having chalk piece.Since i thought these would be bad for my health i tried to stop it by eating raw rice without boiling.At present i have stopped eating slate pencil and chalk but i am into the habit of eating rice without boiling. Is it bad for my health.I have chest congestion and dry cough. Can it be because of my eating all these..pls explain
Mon, 5 May 2014
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
As you describe, it appears that you are deficient of blood, and B complex, and must have worms in the intestine.
The infestation, make you deficient of blood and vitamins.This condition makes you to eat the other things like, slate pencils,chack, or raw rice, or even clay, soap, etc.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment .
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms albendazole, iron preparations, multivitamins, etc.
Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Does Eating Slate And Pencils Cause Chest Congestion ?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you describe, it appears that you are deficient of blood, and B complex, and must have worms in the intestine. The infestation, make you deficient of blood and vitamins.This condition makes you to eat the other things like, slate pencils,chack, or raw rice, or even clay, soap, etc. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment . I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms albendazole, iron preparations, multivitamins, etc. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.