is it harmful for me???

Question

i have this habit of eating ice...i eat loads of ice....like arnd 500 cubes in a day...
i wanted to ask tht whther it can harm me in anywayz or its juz normal....cud it generate any disease in me or is it a sign of sumthing abnormal???
what is it???

also i heard tht pplz who crave on ice are actually anaemic...is it true???

Answer 1

It could, in fact, be a sign of illness; it is not uncommon for people with diabetes to crave ice cubes. it could also be a compulsion, or a habit going out of control. you should discuss this with your physician.

Answer 2

Eating ice can be a good way to curb cravings for other food that isn't good for you. That said, you can break or chip your teeth chomping on ice.

Also, there is a form of Diabetes where the kidneys get rid of too much water due to damage of the pituitary gland (saw that on TV the other night).

Answer 3

Be careful that the ice doesn't start to cause nerve damage in your teeth. If you start getting toothaches, you should stop before you kill the tooth.

In addition, I had always heard that chewing ice was a subconscious venting of sexual repression.

Answer 4

I doubt it's harmful and would not be considered a disorder (like pica) unless you're eating other substances as well, non-food things like matches, dirt, soap, hair, etc

Just be careful not to crack a tooth! Some folks eat ice as a nervous habit...

Answer 5

Ice cravings could mean you have an Iron defiency. Check with your doctor.

Answer 6

no its not harmful cause its just water i do that to and i dont know why but i always crave it.

Answer 7

It can harm your teeth.

Answer 8

it could make ur blood more thinner