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Is Eating Chalk Hazardous To Health?

I am 23 and I have been eating chalk on and off for like five years. I usually don't sallow it I just chew it up then spit it out. Lately it's like the only time I crave it is when I am getting ready to start my period. My question is, is eating chalk harmful, will it affect my ability to have kids, and is there a reason behind me wanting it before I start my period or is it a mind thing?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Yes eating chalk is not good as it contains calcium which in excess can cause
kidney stones
gall bladder stones
atherosclerosis
nephrolithiasis
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Is Eating Chalk Hazardous To Health?

Hello Thanks for writing in Health care magic I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. Yes eating chalk is not good as it contains calcium which in excess can cause kidney stones gall bladder stones atherosclerosis nephrolithiasis Hope this guides you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion. Thank you. Wishing you good health