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Suggest Treatment For Pica
I eat crave clay and I eat clay. What can I do to stop this habit ? I have been checked my blood hemoglobin level it s fine and iron level was higher than a normal person. My doctor prescribe me some blood/ calcium tablets I started to eat them for a while but my craving got worse. What can I do ?
Mon, 9 Sep 2019
Hello,
Pica is usually due to iron deficiency. Once the hemoglobin status is corrected, it will settle. Do a complete blood count and check the hemoglobin status. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you all the best. Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Pica is usually due to iron deficiency. Once the hemoglobin status is corrected, it will settle. Do a complete blood count and check the hemoglobin status. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you all the best. Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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