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Hi Doctor I am 33 and I hav this strange habit of eating raw rice since I was 14 I picked up this habit from my mother and now I am totally addicted to it because of this habit my stomach remains bloated and I have developed dryness n scars on my face n chapped lips n I evn broke one o my teeth my face is ruined but still I have not been able to stop it I love it more than any other stuff in this world even more than chocolates and I when I start eating it I can't stop myslf I eat all d time and I pick d rice with its Aroma how old it is I love it's crunchiness n earthy smell n I thnk I had eaten more of raw rice than food in my life pls help me as I have tried many times to stop but in vain
Though eating of uncooked rice may not cause you any acute health issue per se (except may be episodic pain in abdomen and bloating as mentioned in your post), it can be a feature of an underlying pathological condition. The continuous craving for eating such inedible substances is known as Pica. It is one of the features of Iron deficiency anemia.
Investigations like complete blood count & peripheral blood smear will be helpful in assessment of degree of anemia. Based on the reports, management will include administration of supplemental Iron & Folic acid preparations. There can be associated factors like hookworm infection which needs to be managed with Albendazole preparations. Also you need to take a healthy balanced diet rich in green leafy vegetables.
So, kindly consult your General Physician for proper clinical evaluation. Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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How To Stop Habit Of Eating Raw Rice?
Hello dear, Though eating of uncooked rice may not cause you any acute health issue per se (except may be episodic pain in abdomen and bloating as mentioned in your post), it can be a feature of an underlying pathological condition. The continuous craving for eating such inedible substances is known as Pica. It is one of the features of Iron deficiency anemia. Investigations like complete blood count & peripheral blood smear will be helpful in assessment of degree of anemia. Based on the reports, management will include administration of supplemental Iron & Folic acid preparations. There can be associated factors like hookworm infection which needs to be managed with Albendazole preparations. Also you need to take a healthy balanced diet rich in green leafy vegetables. So, kindly consult your General Physician for proper clinical evaluation. Wishing you a good health. Take care.