I crave ice. I can't seem to walk by the refrigerator without going into the freezer and taking out the ice cube trays to crush ice into a bowl and munch away. I am not pregnant. I know that. Could I be missing something in my body that's making me crave ice?
2006-08-08 04:04:36 · 8 answers · asked by gemone523 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well, I can honestly say I know what it could be. My Mother went through the same thing...crunchin' on ice NONSTOP! I just wanted to strangle her every time she came around because I knew what it meant! lol!
Anyway, after a blood test at the doc's, it was found that she was anemic & had very low iron in her body. This lady chewed ice for 2 years & a couple weeks into the once a day iron pills, she completely stopped eating ice.
This was about 2 years ago and I haven't seen her eat ice one time. See a dr & get a blood test. I hope this helps you out.
2006-08-08 04:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by Heather P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a major sign that you are anemic. Eat some red meat right away and take some vitamins.
2006-08-08 11:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by michiganwife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you are missing minerals in your diet. this has a specific term that is called pica- eating non-nutritive substances. it can be caused by a deficiency in minerals in your diet, especially iron or zinc. i would go to your doctor and discuss these habits so that a treatment can be rendered in the case that you are experiencing anemia or other deficiencies. good luck
2006-08-08 11:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have a condition called pica, where you crave non-nutritive foods. You should see your doctor to have your nutrition evaluated, as pica often accompanies mineral deficiencies.
2006-08-08 11:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by fightintxaggie98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you are anemic.
2006-08-08 11:15:03 · answer #5 · answered by btt_smith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your probably dehydrated.
2006-08-08 11:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by BluntTrama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are anemic.
2006-08-08 11:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by AMY L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what amy L said.
2006-08-08 11:11:38 · answer #8 · answered by Lilly K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋