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I have a problem in craving for a sponge, it can the sofa, couch or pillow sponge. I was diagnosed that I have anemia in 2004 the got blood transfusion in 2006 but still have this craving and I cant stop. please help me on how I can stop cause if I ate too much of it my mouth gets dry and run out of siliver.
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Hello,
It is due to the low iron content in the body or chronic anemia. Consult a physician and get evaluated. A complete blood count is required to make a diagnosis. Iron supplementation may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is due to the low iron content in the body or chronic anemia. Consult a physician and get evaluated. A complete blood count is required to make a diagnosis. Iron supplementation may be needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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