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What Causes Frequent Urge To Eat Raw Rice In An Anemic Patient?

I am 20 year old female. And have been eating raw rice for some time now . At first I felt nothing but now I feel I am getting weaker by the day and I am anemic but some how I can t let go of this habit. My bones make weird sounds plz help desperately need help I am very frustrated with this habit.
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Hello Dear. Your disorder can be named as "Pica". Its a condition where patients feel like eating non nutritive substances. Its seen in anemic people and also when you have hook worm infestation. It can also occur in psychiatric disorders. Kindly consult your physician and get appropriate treatment. Treatment of the condition includes- treating you for anemia and behavioral counseling.

Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
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Dr Sanjay Kini
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What Causes Frequent Urge To Eat Raw Rice In An Anemic Patient?

Hello Dear. Your disorder can be named as Pica . Its a condition where patients feel like eating non nutritive substances. Its seen in anemic people and also when you have hook worm infestation. It can also occur in psychiatric disorders. Kindly consult your physician and get appropriate treatment. Treatment of the condition includes- treating you for anemia and behavioral counseling. Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini