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How Can Pica Be Treated?
Hello, i have the habit of eating namakatti. I initially had his habit while in college and stopped somehow in between. Now am 35 yr old and a mother child. After many years, again i have craving to eat namakatti for past few months. If i contol myself i feel very much stressful. Pls advise is this bad to my health in any way and help to get rid of this habit.
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The urge to eat Namakatti which is made up of clay is called Pica and indicates that you may be having iron deficiency.
I would advise you to get a CBC done. You have to take Iron supplements for a few months to treat the Pica.
It is harmful to take Namakatti over a long period as it may lead to the formation of stones.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma.amman
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The urge to eat Namakatti which is made up of clay is called Pica and indicates that you may be having iron deficiency.
I would advise you to get a CBC done. You have to take Iron supplements for a few months to treat the Pica.
It is harmful to take Namakatti over a long period as it may lead to the formation of stones.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma.amman
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