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Every so often i get a craving to eatchalk. I had never actually done it before till a few weeks ago. I've heard that it could the cause of an iron deficiency , and I believe that to be true. I have ... View answer
I have crohn's disease and sometimes have severe pica and eatchalk. I ate chalk last week (but it is not abnormal for me to have a stick or two a day) and now have severe diarrhea . At the same time ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Ratnakar Kini
( Gastroenterologist)
I have an overwhelming craving to eat powered chalk, all the time. I eat a small amount...maybe 2 or 3 sticks a day. My iron levels are normal, as were all of my other blood lab values. My... View answer
My brother is suffering from Non functioning of gal bladder,doctors have asked to remove the Gal Bladder. It is advisable to remove the Gal Bladder,what are efffectsof removing and not removing the... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari
( Pediatrician)
i am 32 weeks pregnant and really really want to eatchalk, i have been told this may be a lack of calcium in my diet, i have taken calcium tablets (chewable) and have not eaten any actual chalk... View answer
Hi, What dangers are associated with chalk-eating? My chalk addiction has returned after some 20-odd years and has lasted for some six months now. As soon as I eat, I m yearning for chalk. I... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Albana Sejdini
( General & Family Physician)
Hello, I was just curious to why I have such a craving to eatchalk and baby powder when I was younger I ate those two things, so I’m not sure if it’s a source of comfort. A little background about ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Rutuja
( General & Family Physician)
chalk. About two to four sticks ofchalk i eat every day. I used have it before my marrige also. But now I am worried about my baby. would my habbit of eating chalk will effect my... View answer
I had chalk on my fingers and eat some chips, probably resulting in eating a little but ofchalk. Now my stomach hurts and I don t know if it s because I consumed a little bit of... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Shailja Puri
( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
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