2006-08-24 00:57:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
As I found at Yahoo! Health, you could find this very interesting:
“Q: I constantly crave and chew ice. Does this mean I have low iron?
A: Possibly. Doctors use the term "pica" to describe craving and chewing substances that have no nutritional value — such as ice, clay, cornstarch and paper. Craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency anemia — although it may be associated with other nutritional problems as well. In some individuals, pica is a symptom of emotional problems, such as stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a developmental disorder.
A thorough medical evaluation can help determine if pica is due to an underlying medical condition. If the cause of pica is an emotional or developmental issue, cognitive behavior therapy may be helpful”.
2006-08-24 01:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by saif_jp75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you keep going at it (chewing Ice) you might end up being a Polar Bear or a Penguin :)
2006-08-24 08:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by Batman Simon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Micro-fractures in the teeth, ultimately leading to cracking and additional vulnerability to decay.
2006-08-24 08:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by winton_holt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about researched, but my mother used to do it all the time, until she broke a few teeth.
2006-08-24 08:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
harm to teeth and tonsils
2006-08-24 08:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by kosetfanti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋